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Scratch Art

Materials

  • Paper plates
  • Oil Pastels
  • Tempera Paint black or another darker color for best results
  • Toothpick or scratching tools
  • Paper towels or wet wipes for cleaning up messes

Instructions

Dry Version:

  • First draw a colorful pattern on the plate. I used a rainbow type bullseye circle. Other patterns work just as well.
  • Make sure to apply the oil pastel pretty thick and blend it so no white is showing through. Shake off excess dust.
  • The first layer of paint should be thin, but cover the plate completely. Let dry before applying second coat.
  • Apply a thicker coat of paint for the second layer. Allow to dry. For best results, allow to dry overnight.
  • Take a toothpick, paperclip, or other sketching tool and draw a pattern or picture and watch the magic happen.

Wet/ Same Day Project:

  • Color your plate with oil pastels in spirals or straight lines that are thick. Tap off excess dust.
  • Apply a thin layer of paint and let dry for an hour. Apply the second coat and let dry for an hour.
  • Apply third coat and while it's still wet, take a toothpick and draw designs in it!
  • Let dry and hang up!