Fall Leaf Watercolor Painting For Kids (With DIY Black Glue)
Watercolor paints are so much fun for kids to explore, especially in this fun black glue & watercolor leaf art idea! Learn how children can create beautiful Fall leaf art projects with our foolproof painting tutorial.
Why You Will Love Kid Painting Idea
Supplies You’ll Need
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*Cheap craft paint will work just fine.
Looking for more nature-inspired art lessons? Check out how to do creative leaf printing with markers or this fun clay leaf art idea perfect for young children.
How To Make A Fall Leaf Watercolor Painting
Before You Begin
Make your DIY black glue beforehand. We recommend mixing this in a glue bottle that is less than half empty. Slowly add your black craft paint to the glue. We mixed our glue and paint to about a 1:2 ratio. Test your mixture on a different piece of paper as you mix it.
Step 1: Trace Your Leaves
Draw out your composition by tracing real leaves with a pencil.
Step 2: Outline In Black Glue
Carefully use the black glue to trace your leaves. It is easier to get one continuous line on the edges.
Step 3: Let Your Projects Dry
When drying, make sure that the art is completely flat. Depending on the thickness of the glue, it may take up to 24 hours for your black glue drawing to be ready to paint.
Step 4: Add Watercolor Paint
Start by painting the background. If you are worried the children will not be able to mix the colors, wait for the background to dry before painting the background.
Tips
- Your lines do not have to be perfect when outlining with black glue.
- Trace your leaves lightly so that the pencil lines are not showing.
- Having the tips of the glue bottle touch the paper may make it easier to draw.
- Decide on a color scheme with contrast before painting.
- You can make larger drawings or smaller Fall cards.
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The hardest part of this Fall painting idea is waiting for each step to dry. Have fun and be creative with your nature-inspired watercolor paintings.