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August 17, 2015 2 Comments

27 Creative Printmaking Projects for Kids

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My most popular post on Art Class Curator is my tutorial on all things block printing. I’m constantly finding other super creative ways to do printmaking with kids, so I compiled a massive list for you of some other ideas!

Check out these awesome printmaking ideas for kids, and try one out!

The Art Curator for Kids - Printmaking with Monoprints

I love these three ways of doing monoprint printmaking with kids.

  • Preschool Powol Packets had her students make monoprints on pieces of tile.
  • Tinkerlab used a Cookie Sheet to make monoprints with her kids.
  • You Clever Monkey had her kiddos do monoprints on an Easel.

The Art Curator for Kids - Printmaking with Foam SheetsFoam plates make printmaking projects for kids cheap and easy.

  • I cover many ways to make prints with kids on Art Class Curator 
  • Still Playing School uses golf tees to focus on fine motor skills.
  • Tinkerlab used recycled trays to make these abstract prints.

The Art Curator for Kids - Printmaking with Raised ThingsThese bloggers used art supplies in clever ways to make prints.

  • Toddler Approved used a hot glue gun to make printing plates.
  • Mini Monets and Mommies made stamps from wood and model magic.
  • Here’s another clever way to do printmaking with kids using string and paint from Kids Activities Blog

The Art Curator for Kids - Printmaking with Food

Making prints from nature is always a good idea.

  • The boys of The Eyes of a Boy made prints with sunflowers.
  • The kids at Mum in the Madhouse printed with apples.
  • Craftulate made prints using vegetables.

The Art Curator for Kids - Printmaking with Household StuffThese printmaking activity ideas are super smart and fun.

  • The Chaos and the Clutter used stamps with bleach to make t-shirts. Awesome!
  • Laughing Kids Learn made squishy paintings for kids that teach symmetry.
  • Fireflies and Mudpies printed with soap foam.

The Art Curator for Kids - Printmaking with ToysPrinting from toys would probably be my daughter’s favorite way to print!

  • Blocks were used by My Bright Firefly to combine art and architecture.
  • Childhood 101 printed with an assortment of toys.
  • Hand Made Kids Art made spooky prints from halloween toys.

The Art Curator for Kids - Printmaking with Packing MaterialsThe options are unlimited when printing from recycled materials.

  • Artful Parents‘ styrofoam printmaking is simple, bold, and customizable.
  • Craftulate’s prints with a mesh fruit bag would be a great way to teach texture.
  • I love how Hand Made Kids Art made bubble wrap prints with a rolling pin.

The Art Curator for Kids - Printmaking with Recycled Materials Here’s some more fun with recycled materials.

  • B-Inspired Mama‘s kiddos made paintings with plastic bottles.
  • Danya Banya used cardboard tubes to make both fireworks prints and heart stamps.

The Art Curator for Kids - Printmaking with Foam Blocks, Shoes, and StickersThese bloggers cleverly made prints with the random foam pieces that seem to accumulate in your house when you have kids.

  • Crafts on Sea made stamps from bottle caps and stickers.
  • Mini Monets and Mommies cut up some flip-slops, because why not?
  • Rhythms of Play made gorgeous, colorful prints from foam blocks.
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2 Comments

  1. Nell

    September 28, 2015 at 10:30 pm

    There are so many fun printmaking projects included here! I can’t wait to try some of these with my daughter. She loves art 🙂 Thank you for including “Painting with Foam Blocks.”

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    • Cindy, The Art Curator for Kids

      September 29, 2015 at 10:12 am

      You’re welcome! 🙂

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