Note: To protect the privacy of our members, e-mail addresses
have been removed from the archived messages. As a result, some
links may be broken. I have also done what Lynn describes---
using crayons to make a thick, waxy coating, painting over it
with black tempera and then scratching through the paint to the
crayon below. I've called it Crayon Etching, and it is a great
way to teach line and texture. It also shows great contrast
between the etched areas and the black areas. Something along
those lines comes pre-packaged called "Scratch Art." We use a
wooden stylus to scratch (etch) through. What I'm looking for is
a new theme or subject or artist to tie it into. I've used
animals, portraits, landscapes, abstract...Any ideas for 5th
grade? I haven't used this for awhile, have a good supply of it
and want to explore it further. Another useful hint a colleague
shared with me is laminating the work, if possible, when it is
done to protect it. Otherwise, the work gains extra "etches"
when it's displayed. Thanks