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Experimental art

Explore how artistic effects can be achieved through using different readily-to-hand materials for painting Plan some art activities that will also help to develop children's understanding of scientific concepts.

Plan some art activities that will also help to develop children's understanding of scientific concepts.

Finger painting.

Resources and ingredients

* Cornflour * water * colouring * flour * glycerine * starch granules * soap flakes * powder paint * paste * scented oils * sand * saucepan * bowl * mixer * boards * spoons * heavy paper

Preparation

* Homemade paste - mix one part flour, one part water and colouring.

* As above, but add one part salt.

* Whipped soap flakes - two cups warm water, one cup flakes, whisk and add colour (this mixture can clog drains!).

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