Exploding Numbers
Learning numbers can be fun with this number stencils painting activity. You can use the same technique to paint numbers onto your craft projects.
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Supplies Needed
- A4 or Letter size cardstock
- Construction paper or drawing paper (9" x 12")
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Masking tape
- Tempera or poster paint
- Paint brushes or roller brushes
STEPS
1 Print out or draw numbers.
Print out this Medium-sized Numbers - Set 1 on A4 or Letter size cardstock. You can also draw your own numbers on cardstock or construction paper.
2 Cut them out.
Cut out the numbers.
3 Tape the numbers.
Put masking tape at the back of each number. Stick the numbers onto a sheet of 9" x 12" construction paper or drawing paper. Leave a gap of at least 2 inches between the numbers.
4 Prepare the paint.
Prepare different colors of tempera or poster paint. Add some water and mix well.
5 Paint around each number.
Paint around each number with outward strokes. You can use one or several colors on each number.
Using a roller brush is an easy and fun option for young kids.
6 Let the paint dry.
After painting all the numbers, set the picture aside to dry.
7 Remove the numbers.
Once the paint dries, remove the numbers to reveal the "exploding" number silhouettes you've created!
More Ideas
Make a New Year's Day picture.
Celebrate the New Year with an exploding numbers poster or picture.
Decorate a box.
You can also paint these colorfully exploding numbers onto gift boxes or pencil holders.
For this box, I used acrylic paint to paint the numbers, then a coating of clear acrylic sealer to seal in the paint.
