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Snakes are slithery but are they scary? Not these snakes! Learn how to make newspaper snakes from a professional art instructor in this free crafts video series.
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You can make a craft snake with a variety of materials but newspaper is good because it is reusable and recyclable. Learn how to make newspaper snakes from a professional art instructor in this free crafts video.
You are going to use newspaper of any size, preferably black and white, not a heavy thickness but something that is easily folded and manipulated. Learn how to make newspaper snakes from a professional art instructor in this free crafts video.
Have a big space and a plastic table cloth. Get some masking tape ready. Learn how to make newspaper snakes from a professional art instructor in this free crafts video.
While you are rolling the newspaper, keep it tight but not too tight. Learn how to make newspaper snakes from a professional art instructor in this free crafts video.
This is definitely a part where a parent or an adult can help out because it's a little trickier. Learn how to make newspaper snakes from a professional art instructor in this free crafts video.
You could start painting from here or you could make it a little more interesting. Learn how to make newspaper snakes from a professional art instructor in this free crafts video.
When you paint the snake you are going to be using the acrylics and you want to coat the entire body with acrylic paint. Learn how to make newspaper snakes from a professional art instructor in this free crafts video.
Do you want your snake to look realistic or fantastical? Anything goes! Learn how to make newspaper snakes from a professional art instructor in this free crafts video.
By using some foil you can make your newspaper snake look really interesting. Learn how to make newspaper snakes from a professional art instructor in this free crafts video.
Give the snake's head a flatter surface so that you have something to stick the eyes to. Learn how to make newspaper snakes from a professional art instructor in this free crafts video.
This is the fun part where you can get really creative with your newspaper snake. Learn how to make newspaper snakes from a professional art instructor in this free crafts video.
So once you are done embellishing the snake you have a snake that is covered in wet paint, wet glue, wet sequence, wet googley eyes. It is important that it is dried in the appropriate place. Learn how to make newspaper snakes from a professional art instructor in this free crafts video.
You want to wait until the snake is really dry to apply the tongue. Learn how to make newspaper snakes from a professional art instructor in this free crafts video.
Sometimes your snake can unravel, just a little bit, it depends on the quality of the masking tape that you use and how much paint is actually applied. Learn how to make newspaper snakes from a professional art instructor in this free crafts video.
You are probably pretty proud of your snake so it could go anywhere, on a table, shelf, or some other cool place. Learn how to make newspaper snakes from a professional art instructor in this free crafts video.
If you are looking to create a rounder shape with newspaper you can use foil, tin foil balls or you can scrunch up the newspaper and wrap it in foil. Learn how to make crafts using newspaper from a professional art instructor in this free video.
One of the easiest ways to introduce your child to the world of artistic exploration is to allow them the freedom to initiate and participate in their very own arts and crafts projects. One very simple but truly fun project for children and adults is the creation of newspaper snakes using a variety of art supplies and, naturally, creative vision! Parents who are drawn to such timeless and innovative hobbies as scrap-booking and homemade frame-making will delight in the project featured in this series. Your kids will love creating their own designs and watching their mind's eye create something for friends and family, and you will open your creative spirit wide as you help your child discover their artistic potential. This free crafts video series will take you from choosing supplies to adding finishing touches to your newspaper snakes. Learn how to gather supplies, prep newspaper, paint, measure, construct and decorate your creation. Get started watching these videos and you’ll have fun newspaper snakes before you know it.
Kira Morrell Kira Morrell, Owner of Create Art Studio located in Easthampton, MA has been teaching children and adults for nine years. She earned her degree in Fine Arts and Art Management from Lesley University in Cambridge, MA. Create Art Studio has a variety of programs for ages 18 months to 18 years. Classes range from painting, drawing, sculpture, mixed media as well as specialty programs for young children.dkdk
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