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Choose either the Chinese temple or Spring Blossoms picture from these Printable Chinese Scroll templates.
Print out your chosen template onto A4 or Letter size paper.
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Color the picture with colored pencils. |
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Gently crumple your picture into a ball. |
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Carefully open up your picture. Run your hand over the picture to straighten out the paper. |
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Measure out about a teaspoonful of coffee into a bowl or cup. |
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Add just enough tap water to dissolve the coffee. Stir the mixture thoroughly. |
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Test the color intensity of your coffee mixture on any piece of white paper. If you think it's too dark, add a little bit of water until you achieve a light to medium shade of brown. Once you're satisfied with the color, brush over the entire picture with the coffee mixture. |
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When the picture dries, you'll have an authentic-looking ancient Chinese scroll painting. |
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