Years ago, we discovered something pretty amazing. We call it bounce paint process art, and I am here to share all the creative details. It’s simple, fun, and, most importantly, it gets everyone out of the house. – Bring it on, spring and summer at home with kids; we’ve got some painting to do.
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Bounce paint is a unique painting idea for kids.
To make this even more interesting, I used primary colors. As we bounce, we mix, making different color combinations throughout the kraft paper.
And you know how we roll. We like to take something simple like painting and give it a little creative twist, just like we did with Paint the Ice and Magic Chalk Paint.
However, if you prefer a less messy, more traditional painting approach, you can start with sponge painting and Fall Leaf Painting.
Regardless of your painting style, we are here to get you set up and started.
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How this art idea came to be
To begin, I searched around for something we hadn’t painted with before.
Do you know what I came up with?
Bouncy balls! Yep. Bouncy balls straight from the garage. I wrapped them with yarn and invited everyone in on the color-mixing fun.
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Supplies
Art supplies for kids do not have to be fancy or expensive. Often, art supplies go a long way and last a while.
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- Washable liquid paint – starter set
- Washable liquid paint – 16oz
- Use builder’s paper from a home improvement store for the canvas. I found this in the painting aisle.
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Let’s get set up
- First, I tape the butcher paper on the ground outside.
- Next, I wrap the bouncy balls with yarn, leaving a long strand to hold and control the bouncy ball around the canvas.
- The final step is adding blobs of red, yellow, and blue paint to the butcher paper. I invite my children to begin painting and mixing colors. – one bounce at a time.
Who’s ready for bounce painting? And sure, this canvas may be a little tricky to display but you can use it as wrapping paper, and these 5 solutions for kid’s artwork for the smaller items.
FAQ
Bounce paint does get messy, but using washable paint helps. I find washable paint will clean in the washing machine when needed and it will wash away from skin with a wet towel.
Process art is when the child has complete control of the outcome. Process art provides fewer instructions, and the child can takes the lead with design, colors, and patterns.
Start with only a few supplies. I begin with markers, paper, and child scissors. Over time, you can add more art supplies, such as glue sticks, gel crayons, and watercolors. Too many supplies can be overwhelming.
