Create planets and stars using collage papers

Art and design

Draw the moon

Create a chalk planet

Chalk prints

Make decorative paper using marbling techniques

Create a space inspired composition

Pupils will develop their ability to apply light and dark tones to shade the surface of the moon. They will create a space background and use collage papers of their own making to create a planet composition.

Moon and space: drawing and mixed media

Most planets would need a {{ }} template to help you to cut them out.

Which methods could an artist use to help them cut out shapes?

thumb facing down, moving the paper to cut.

fingers facing upwards towards the ceiling.

A guide that helps you copy  something is called ...

floating inks or pigments on liquid, then transferring this onto paper

a dark or coloured liquid that can be used for drawing, writing or printing

Suminagashi prints are made with a special type of ink that ...

Artists can sometimes use shaving foam to make prints.

Create planets and stars using collage papers

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