Squeezing Lines

Fulfill your child's need to squeeze with this super fun squeeze painting activity.

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Materials Needed

  • Dark-colored construction
    paper
  • Squeeze bottles (liquid glue
    bottles, ketchup bottles)
  • Puffy paint (commercial
    or homemade)

Squeezing Lines

Safety Guidelines

  • Do not squeeze the bottles near anyone's face. If paint gets in the eyes, wash immediately with running water.

Steps

Step 1 Squeezing Lines 1. Prepare your puffy paint either from colored white glue or from colored flour paste. Pour them into squeeze bottles. Commercially available ones are usually branded as puffy paint, 3-D paint or relief paint.
Step 2 Squeezing Lines 2. Cut any dark-colored construction paper into the desired size. Squeeze lines, shapes or images on the paper.
Step 3 Squeezing Lines 3. Random squeezing can also make interesting abstract lines.
Step 4 Squeezing Lines 4. Challenge yourself by composing an entire picture. Puffy paint will dry with a bright and raised appearance.

Earth Friendly Tips Earth Friendly Tips

  • Make your own puffy paint from Colored Flour Paste for a biodegradable and more natural alternative to commercial puffy paint.