Spooky Blow & Resist Web
Learn two fun watercolor techniques with this Halloween-themed project.
Dixon Ticonderoga Materials:
- Prang® Mixed Media Journal, 60 sheets, 8-1/2" x 11", P2363
- Ticonderoga® Pencils, 12 count, X13812
- Prang® Crayons, 16 count, X00100
- Prang® Oval 8 Watercolors, X00800
- Prang® Washable Glitter Watercolors, X80515
- Prang® Metallic Watercolors, X80516
- Prang® Paint Brushes, 5 count, X94005
- Prang® Washable Tempera Paints, 8 oz.
- X10801 Red
- X10803 Yellow
- X10805 Blue
- Tru-Ray® Color Wheel Assortment Construction Paper, 144 sheets of 9" x 12", P6576
- Prang® Washable Glue Stick, .28 oz, X15089
Other Materials:
- Straw
- Water
- Eraser
- Paper Towel
Step 1
With pencil, lightly draw your spiderweb shape on mixed media paper.
Step 2
Erase pencil lines so you can barely see where spiderweb was drawn.
Step 3
Draw over the erased lines with a white crayon. Make sure to go over each line a couple times to make sure the line is solid (this will help resist the watercolor better).
Step 4
Use a pipette to add water to watercolors of your choice, and use a paintbrush to mix the water and paint in the palette.
Step 5
Use a pipette or syringe to transfer the paint from the palette to the paper. If you do not have those, you can use a brush to do so.
Step 6
Blow the paint across the paper with a straw. Turn your paper and blow from different directions to cover the page and expose the crayon-resist spider web. Continue to add watercolor until you’ve achieved your desired result and most of the spider web is revealed. Allow watercolor to dry.
Step 7
Use a paintbrush and tempera paint to add any spooky additions to the spider web, such as a spider or other bugs.
Step 8
Mount painting on a solid piece of construction paper and add it to your Halloween decor!