Use Tape to Create a Geometric Artwork

By Sarah Lipoff

This is a fun yet simple way to get creative with your child and encourage budding math skills. Masking tape turns into long lines, angles, corners, and a variety of shapes to be painted in with favorite colors. It's a great way to brighten up a dreary rainy day!

What You'll Need:

  • Canvas
  • Masking tape
  • Acrylic paint
  • Scrap paper
  • Foam brush

Directions:

  1. Offer your child lengths of tape, and encourage her to arrange them in an interesting way. Let her drive the design, but if things are looking like a jumbled mess, suggest using the entire canvas for the creation.
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  1. Cover the work area to protect your space and select three colors of paint together with your child to use for the painting. Squeeze a small amount on a scrap of paper, offer your child a foam brush, and cover the canvas with color.
  2. Once dry, help your child remove the tape and reveal the painting. Find a spot to hang so everyone can enjoy the creation.
POPSUGAR Photography | Sarah Lipoff

Want more painting ideas? Check out this post filled with canvas creations.