Comments for Deep Space Sparkle http://www.deepspacesparkle.com Art Lessons for Kids Wed, 16 May 2012 21:48:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on Symmetrical Paper Cut Aliens! by Lisa http://www.deepspacesparkle.com/2009/07/28/symmetrical-paper-cut-aliens/#comment-10896 Lisa Wed, 16 May 2012 21:48:46 +0000 http://www.deepspacesparkle.com/2009/07/symmetrical-paper-cut-aliens/#comment-10896 I do this art project, but when they fold the paper in half, have the students write their names on the fold. Then they cut out their names, and when they open the paper back up, it's an amazingly creative .... whatever they want. They then decorate their creation with crayons, deciding which end is up - for their 'Name Bugs'. It makes a great bulletin board. I do this art project, but when they fold the paper in half, have the students write their names
on the fold. Then they cut out their names, and when they open the paper back up, it’s an amazingly
creative …. whatever they want. They then decorate their creation with crayons, deciding which end is up – for their ‘Name Bugs’. It makes a great bulletin board.

]]> Comment on Snakes in the Grass by Maro http://www.deepspacesparkle.com/2011/01/12/snakes-in-the-grass/#comment-10895 Maro Wed, 16 May 2012 20:03:53 +0000 http://www.deepspacesparkle.com/?p=3044#comment-10895 I ADORE YOUR SITE!!!!! THANKS FOR SHARING ALL THOSE GREAT ART LESSONS AND IDEAS!!!! I ADORE YOUR SITE!!!!!
THANKS FOR SHARING ALL THOSE GREAT ART LESSONS AND IDEAS!!!!

]]> Comment on Clay Projects by Douglas Lloyd http://www.deepspacesparkle.com/2012/05/15/clay-projects/#comment-10894 Douglas Lloyd Wed, 16 May 2012 17:18:10 +0000 http://www.deepspacesparkle.com/?p=9644#comment-10894 I buy the colors that are glaze. I looked into buying underglaze and then putting clear overtop. I think it came out cheaper to buy the colored glazes. Also you can paint the glazes on the greenware, without the bisque firing. It seems to work OK, and skips a step when you are in a hurry. The projects are much more fragile in the greenware state though. ALso if you fire them upfrom greenware to fast the glaze my bubble a bit. Just thoughts I'd share, Doug I buy the colors that are glaze. I looked into buying underglaze and then putting clear overtop. I think it came out cheaper to buy the colored glazes. Also you can paint the glazes on the greenware, without the bisque firing. It seems to work OK, and skips a step when you are in a hurry. The projects are much more fragile in the greenware state though. ALso if you fire them upfrom greenware to fast the glaze my bubble a bit.

Just thoughts I’d share,

Doug

]]> Comment on Clay Projects by Lana http://www.deepspacesparkle.com/2012/05/15/clay-projects/#comment-10891 Lana Wed, 16 May 2012 00:54:31 +0000 http://www.deepspacesparkle.com/?p=9644#comment-10891 THANKS so much for sharing generously. I got a brand new kiln recently, but then had to take medical leave. I can't wait to have clay fun next year! We did make really nice medallions in grades 1,2. we used air dry clay cut in circles, imprinted a shell in the middle, and added texture around the edges. the kids painted them metallic gold or silver and I put shiny organza ribbon through so they could wear them. A big hit! THANKS so much for sharing generously. I got a brand new kiln recently, but then had to take medical leave. I can’t wait to have clay fun next year! We did make really nice medallions in grades 1,2. we used air dry clay cut in circles, imprinted a shell in the middle, and added texture around the edges. the kids painted them metallic gold or silver and I put shiny organza ribbon through so they could wear them. A big hit!

]]> Comment on Clay Projects by Joanna http://www.deepspacesparkle.com/2012/05/15/clay-projects/#comment-10890 Joanna Wed, 16 May 2012 00:33:19 +0000 http://www.deepspacesparkle.com/?p=9644#comment-10890 I have a clay links on my blog right now!!!! I leave this stuff to the end of the year, too....and I'm scrambling to get it all fired, glazed, and (sometimes) repaired! Www.ourartlately.blogspot.com I have a clay links on my blog right now!!!! I leave this stuff to the end of the year, too….and I’m scrambling to get it all fired, glazed, and (sometimes) repaired! http://Www.ourartlately.blogspot.com

]]> Comment on Happy Mother’s Day! by Patty http://www.deepspacesparkle.com/2012/05/11/happy-mothers-day/#comment-10889 Patty Tue, 15 May 2012 22:41:50 +0000 http://www.deepspacesparkle.com/?p=9635#comment-10889 Yes, they are washable. Check out this link from Dick Blick. They detail the properties of the paints. And yes, I love them. Great color!http://www.dickblick.com/products/prang-washable-watercolor-pan-sets/?SSAID=542938 Yes, they are washable. Check out this link from Dick Blick. They detail the properties of the paints. And yes, I love them. Great color!http://www.dickblick.com/products/prang-washable-watercolor-pan-sets/?SSAID=542938

]]> Comment on Peacock Art Project for First Grade by Patty http://www.deepspacesparkle.com/2010/04/15/peacock-art-project-for-first-grade/#comment-10888 Patty Tue, 15 May 2012 22:40:02 +0000 http://www.deepspacesparkle.com/2010/04/peacock-art-project-for-first-grade/#comment-10888 Thanks! Love this concept! Thanks! Love this concept!

]]> Comment on Elephant Art Project by Patty http://www.deepspacesparkle.com/2012/04/24/elephant-art-project/#comment-10887 Patty Tue, 15 May 2012 22:39:36 +0000 http://www.deepspacesparkle.com/?p=9586#comment-10887 Hi Sher, I rarely use fixatives simply because they take time to apply and there are just too many kids and art projects. School glue works well to keep things in place. Sometimes I use Mod-Podge to give a piece a "finished" look, but it's rare. For chalk, I use newspapers to prevent smearing and then let the parents deal with fixative! Hi Sher,
I rarely use fixatives simply because they take time to apply and there are just too many kids and art projects. School glue works well to keep things in place. Sometimes I use Mod-Podge to give a piece a “finished” look, but it’s rare. For chalk, I use newspapers to prevent smearing and then let the parents deal with fixative!

]]> Comment on Elephant Art Project by Sher's http://www.deepspacesparkle.com/2012/04/24/elephant-art-project/#comment-10882 Sher's Tue, 15 May 2012 19:10:29 +0000 http://www.deepspacesparkle.com/?p=9586#comment-10882 I just stumbled across your blog today and have enjoyed your ideas and creative/artistic tricks! When creating layered projects like this, do you ever use fixatives or any type of coating to preserve their artwork? To keep pastels from smearing, layers of papers from peeling up, etc.? I just stumbled across your blog today and have enjoyed your ideas and creative/artistic tricks! When creating layered projects like this, do you ever use fixatives or any type of coating to preserve their artwork? To keep pastels from smearing, layers of papers from peeling up, etc.?

]]> Comment on Peacock Art Project for First Grade by anne http://www.deepspacesparkle.com/2010/04/15/peacock-art-project-for-first-grade/#comment-10881 anne Tue, 15 May 2012 19:09:21 +0000 http://www.deepspacesparkle.com/2010/04/peacock-art-project-for-first-grade/#comment-10881 Hi Patty! I have already purchased so many of your art ideas.....I love the fresh take on subjects and I know my parents do as well. We are currently studying countries where the emphasis isn't just on the country (social studies) but on the presentation. Many of the students used an art lesson that represents their country (Mexico and poinsettias; Kenya and dancing giraffe etc). The information reaches so many students this way. Thanks and Cheers! Hi Patty!
I have already purchased so many of your art ideas…..I love the fresh take on subjects and I know my parents do as well. We are currently studying countries where the emphasis isn’t just on the country (social studies) but on the presentation. Many of the students used an art lesson that represents their country (Mexico and poinsettias; Kenya and dancing giraffe etc). The information reaches so many students this way. Thanks and Cheers!

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