Radial Printmaking (4th)
We will start talking about what a mandala is, how it has a radial symmetry, how we will watch a beautiful video about Tibetan monks that I found in the sand on YouTube (video needed, it will impress children).
I tell the children that the radial symmetry found in the mandala will be a source of inspiration for our recording project. Next, we're going to look at the amazing PowerPoint app I've put together to show students how to properly shape printed sheets as they rotate, և print to create radial symmetry printing.
After watching PowerPoint, each student receives one millimeter of paper with a 3-2 x 2 closed field (this is the size of the polystyrene printing plate they will make). I leave 3 white boxes so that they can make some sketches for their board, choose their favorite. Students are asked to choose a design angle. Then they start adding lines and lines on the paper. I explain that any line starting from one edge should be connected to the next edge at the same distance from the angle at which they are working (I know this is confusing, so I rely on PowerPoint և Network for show students to imagine).When students choose their favorite sketch, they give me 2 x 2 inch foam, which they put on top of their favorite sketch. Students then draw their picture on the foam with a blunt pencil. Using a sharp felt-tip pen, students will carefully write their name on the back of the stamp, an open paper clip on the back with adhesive tape (to create a pen).
With some of my ribbons I had to paint them with liquid watercolor to write their paper background, but with other ribbons it was impossible at the time. In any case, the students printed their drawings on 8 x 8 size paper (they were stamped 16 times in total).
Students applied brushes in tempera ink (or printed ink) evenly to a piece of Plexiglas, then printed their stamps in ink.
The students are really involved in this project, I think it's because of the impact that radically symmetrical printing has had on finishing prints.
Students who do this in print or on a stamp also get great results. :)
Another great alternative is to paint the cake on paper before printing. See how intense it is.
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