Mark-making with ink and water
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can experiment with making ink and create a piece of art
Key learning points
- Inks of different colours can be made from a variety of natural materials
- Drawing tools can be used in a variety of ways to make different marks with ink and water
- Water can be diluted with ink to change its appearance
Keywords
Ink - a coloured liquid used for writing or drawing
Natural - something that comes from the world around us, not made by people
Dilute - to make something weaker or less strong by adding water or another liquid
Common misconception
Art materials must be bought rather than made.
Remind children that artists can buy their ink from a shop, but they can also make their own from natural materials.
Teacher tip
As these ink materials have not been mixed with a preservative, the artwork that they make will be temporary. Large paper could be used rather than sketchbooks.
Equipment
Tea bags, turmeric, water, ink, beetroot, edible berries and bicarbonate of soda.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which word best decribes this line style?
Q2.Match the key word to its description:
Q3.True or false? Marks can describe a journey.
Q4.Which image is the lightest?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1. is a coloured liquid used for writing or drawing.
Q2.Which of the following is true?
Q3.True or false? This ink has been diluted:
Q4.Which drawing tool has been used with the ink in this image?
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