Glowing Portraits

Even a very young child can create a dramatic picture. It may or may not look like a face.

Objectives

Children ages 2-2 ½ years can identify facial features Lang. IA
they will be interested in painting process FM III
and they can tear the paper FM I

 
 
 

Materials

Aluminum foil; 8" x10" pieces of cardboard; white glue diluted 1:1 with water*; brushes; scraps of tissue paper in assorted colors, shapes, and sizes.
Preparation: Cover cardboard with aluminum foil, securing foil with masking tape on back.
*Polymer medium (glossy) works much better than glue, is not expensive, and can be obtained from art or school suppliers. A pint will be sufficient for several projects.

Procedures

1. Give each child a piece of foiled cardboard and explain that they will be making pictures of themselves.

2. Demonstrate the process. A) Brush glue over foil, covering the whole surface. B) Lay tissue paper on top of glue in facial pattern with detail of features. C) Brush glue gently over paper. Do not brush too much or tissue paper will bleed.

3. Children may tear or crumple tissue paper to get the effects they want.

4. While children work, discuss with them the features and expressions on the portraits.