Ahhh, printmaking, its been too long. Now, I have to say, this method of printmaking is not my fave - I much prefer collagraph and monoprinting, but you can't knock foam printing for its simplicity and speed. Perfect, really for naptimes, especially the short ones my 2nd child seems to delight in!
We used 'Scratch-Foam Board' manufactured by Scratch Art. You simply draw onto the board using a pencil or ballpoint pen, then ink up with a roller and print. The foam boards are pretty durable and stand up to multiple printing and washing.
Here's Boo inking up her first foam board.
And here's the print, a 'man on a mountain with a stick'. I am interpreting this as a portrait of her Daddy hiking.
And here's her second print, some flowers and grass and, if you look at the top left hand corner, there are 2 little people jumping on the flowers. Love that.
This is one I did, of the daffs we had sitting on the table.
Boo loved this technique (so easy!) so that's good enough for me.
Fancy trying out some other printmaking techniques with your little one?
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Oh I mean't to say, whilst I bought a pack of foam board specifically manufactured for printmaking, if you are of frugal bent, I reckon you could probably fashion some serviceable foam board from those trays that food often comes in.
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