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Use flour and water paste to try a batik-inspired art technique!
BEACH BAG Yo u will need
clean, ironed fabric A shopping bag (with at least one blank side – you could turn it inside out) A4 paper Dark-coloured marker pen A piece of thick cardboard about the size of your bag Masking tape 6 -8 pegs or bulldog clips 2 tablespoons of flour 2 tablespoons of water
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mall bowl S Teaspoon
medicine syringe or a A clean squir ty bottle (like a washing-up liquid bottle) Paintbrushes and/or sponges A blunt knife (like a butter knife) Paint (see box)
What paint to use: If you want to be able to wash your bag or use it in wet conditions, use fabric paint. Otherwise, use any craft paint (but your design may run if it gets wet).
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Draw a simple picture on the paper using a marker pen, then tape it to a piece of cardboard.
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4 Add the flour and water to a small bowl and mix together to make a smooth, thick paste. Put this mixture into the squeezy bottle or syringe.
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Put the cardboard inside the bag. Smooth the fabric over the cardboard and use pegs to hold it tightly in place.
Squeeze the paste onto the bag, following the lines of your drawing. You can add some extra details if you like. Leave it to dry overnight.
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