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Nature Paint Brushes

You'll Need

  • 4-6 straight twigs, each about 15 cm long
  • Natural materials: fallen leaves, pine needles, stiff grass (bundles of 6-8 pieces each)
  • 4 rubber bands
  • Autumn paint in 2-3 colours, poured into shallow trays
  • Large paper for painting

Step by Step

  • Hold a small bundle of natural material against the end of a twig, extending four centimetres beyond it. Wrap a rubber band firmly around the join three times until the bundle is secure and does not wobble.
  • Repeat with different materials (pine needles, leaves, grass) to make three or four different brushes.
  • Dip each brush into paint and press, drag or stamp it onto large paper to see what marks it makes.

Good to Know

Ages: 3+.