Leaf Rubbing Crayon Resist Art
Leaf rubbing is the perfect fall kids’ activity. Turn it into an art project with the added fun of watercolor crayon resist art.
Ingredients
- 5-15 Real leaves collected from your yard or neighborhood
- 1-2 pieces Mixed media paper per child
- 1 Black or dark colored crayon per child
- 1 kit Watercolor paints and brush per child
- 1 glass Water for painting
Instructions
- Collect leaves in a variety of sizes and shapes.
- Place the leaves under the paper one at a time. Make sure the textured vein side of the leaf it toward the paper.
- Rub the side of a black crayon against the leaf to make the veins and outline show.
- Repeat to add as many leaves as you like to the paper.
- Set the leaves aside and use the watercolors to paint the leaf shapes. The paint won’t stick to the crayon lines.
- Let your artwork dry, then display it.
