We set out to make our own decorative paper, using only primary
colors and textures. We’ll use these papers (we ended up with
about 15 sheets) in a future collage activity. Materials: Paper
(I used drawing paper; it curled a bit while drying, but since
this will be cut and glued, I think it’s okay, and plus, it’s
what I had on hand); tempera paint in red, blue, and yellow;
paintbrushes (one for each color); small container for the
paint; various items to create texture I gathered both large and
small bubble wrap (the small is the inside of that mailing
envelope), some plastic rings from six-packs of soda, a small
comb, and small cardboard tubes. Be creative! First, cover the
paper with paint. We’re using one color per paper, no mixing. We
want our primaries to stay primaries! Be generous with the
paint, and not too slow. There needs to be enough paint so that
you can make an impression in it, and it can’t dry before you
get to that step. But be careful not to overload the paper with
paint–this will depend on