One of the simplest methods of printing is the fold over technique usually resulting in butterfly-like images. We did a variation on this by painting our names in cursive writing along a fold in the paper and then folding it, pressing it and on opening revealing an unusual pattern which the children thought looked like aliens. This resulted in experimenting with marbling and other techniques to create the surface of the planet from which the aliens came. This exercise inspired some creative writing...
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AuthorWe are the pupils of Knockconan NS in County Monaghan. We have been doing lots of work with PRINT for our creative schools award. Archives
June 2014
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