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DIY scratch art paper

Color paper with bright crayon, cover it in black, then scratch a drawing that shines through like neon.

DIY scratch art paper
LevelIntermediate
AgesAges 6 to 10
Time1 hour plus drying
Cost$2 to $6

What you'll need

Materials

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Tools

How to make it

Safety

Snip the point off skewers so they scratch without poking.

  1. Step 1: Color it bright
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    Color it bright

    Color every bit of the cardstock with crayon. Press hard and use lots of colors.

  2. Step 2: Mix the black
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    Mix the black

    Stir a few drops of dish soap into the black paint. It helps the paint stick to wax.

  3. Step 3: Paint it black
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    Paint it black

    Paint a thick layer of black over all the crayon. Add a second coat if color shows.

  4. Step 4: Let it dry
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    Let it dry

    Let it dry completely, at least 1 hour.

  5. Step 5: Scratch a drawing
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    Scratch a drawing

    Scratch lines with a toothpick or skewer. Bright color shows wherever you scratch.

Edie's tip

Fireworks, fish and outer space look amazing. Lots of lines, lots of color.

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