Title – Carbon Resist

By – Susie Davis

Primary Subject – Art

Grade Level – 6-8

Supplies:

9×12 white drawing paper

scissors

carbon paper, newsprint

watercolors, brushes

iron [I usually do the ironing for safety}

Define silhouette and show examples.

Choose a theme that will incorporate silhouettes
as the center of interest. For example: trees,
buildings, fish, flowers, etc. Some objects, such
as a flower, will be more appealing if cut in
stencil form. After the silhouettes have been
cut from the carbon paper, place the pieces shiny
side down on the drawing paper. Cover the
picture with a sheet of newsprint, and carefully
press hot iron over the picture. Remove newsprint
and peel away the carbon. It will leave a textured
imprint. Use watercolors to paint the background.
The carbon silhouettes will resist the watercolor.

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Susie Davis

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