While choosing activity for letter ‘S’, me and Eira were curious to see a skull painted. I wanted to think over for a minute but she was adamant. When we studied of how to go about it, we were excited to see how it is going to work out.
Skulls are symmetrical. That means that if you draw a line between the skull, you will find both parts exactly the same. In Mathematics, it’s called the “Line of symmetry”. We are going to use this math logic while working on this art. It’s called blot painting. Blot as you paint to keep the skull symmetrical and then make it more vibrant with colors.
Supplies
Black chart paper
White paint
Paintbrush
Oil pastels
Let’s get started
1. Fold the black paper in half. This line in the middle is going to be the line of symmetry.
2. Start painting the skull in bits and parts. Make the top of the skull first and immediately fold the paper. The color on one side of the line will blot.on the other side and will make the exact same shape. Do not mix paint with water. The blotting process might not work out properly.
3. Keep making the skull in the next two steps and blot them.
4. Now make the eyes, nose and teeth and blot them too. One thing at a time to make sure the paint doesn’t dry out.
5. It’s time to add some colors. Let your child add some vibrant colors using oil pastels.
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Your skull art is ready!
We have created a quick video while Eira was working on this activity.
Hope you enjoy it!
This post is a part of Blogchatter‘s challenge #BlogchatterA2Z.
My World with Eira 
This is the first time I heard of this name. ButI liked how the teaches kids about symmetry. My son likes painting. But he is a bit young for this. I am saving it for future.
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Wow this is so innovative and creative too. I am sure little kids will loved it lot. great series from your side for A2Z challenge. loved the theme totally.
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A great way to teach about symmetry. Liked that it was simple and very creative. A very interesting series for the A to Z Challenge.
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Meeting and reading creative posts of people like you is something that soothes my mind . This is something really new type of thing but trust me I loved the way it was presented.
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Woww this is so cute kids. Kids will be loved and interested it. I am glad see you shared that S For Skull Art – Get Crafty . The very enjoying series for the A to Z Challenge.
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This looks so innovative, my son loved painting. I am going to show him the video and the painting. I will try to make this with him.
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Great way to get kids crafty. Love this painting idea! Would integrate this with my daughters as well.
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I have seen skull art a lot here in Bangalore. In fact its one of the positive symbols people put outside home. Would love to try it with my daughter too. Seems wonderful.
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A nice fun way to teach symmetry to kids. I shall share this painting idea with my daughter. let’s see how she fares.
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Skull art is new to me but after watching the video came to know the fun side of it, surely giggles all over and we can even wear such masks on halloween.
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Creative one.. much child will be busy in these type of innovative things they will gather more self confident. Its good for mental health too, which is very important for child now a days.
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This is very innovative really. Loved the art so much. It unleashes creativity to the next level.
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Me and my kids love doing craft activities all day long. But we have never tried this skull activity. Glad you shared it🙂
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I was not aware of skull art. This activity seems good for kids . She has done a great job in doing this drawing activity.
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Wow this is so cool! Kids will love to make it I’m sure. Thanks for sharing this with the world. 💕
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