Students explored an introduction to reductive printmaking through styrofoam radial design prints. Students explored mandalas and the radial designs that are created using patterns. Students used a single square styrofoam printing plate to create a single print that could be turned to create a radial design.

This is a gorgeous styro print project I saw online HERE a few years ago. I finally got around to teaching it this past year. Let me tell you- the struggle was REAL! This took forever to complete and many of my students got frustrated. There's a large amount of unpredictability in this lesson and my perfectionists really struggled with getting 'perfect' prints. Nonetheless, it pushed us out of our comfort zones and they learned a lot about printmaking with this project. I did this lesson…

Fifth grade students learned how to create RADIAL DESIGN prints in art class at Central Riverside Elementary School . First, they carefully carved a line design into soft styro-foam plates (4" square) by pressing gently with a dull pencil. Next, they rolled PRINTMAKING INK with a BRAYER taking care to apply a thin, even layer to the flat surface. They carefully positioned the inked plate over paper and pressed the back of the plate gently, making sure to add even pressure. When they removed…

Radial Symmetry is a uniquely satisfying project theme for middle schoolers. Even the most basic of designs gets repeated in a way that yields eye-catching results. Here is my take on a printed ver…

Abby Jones on Instagram: “I use Melissa and Doug Scratch Foam Board for elementary printmaking. To help with radial printmaking, I draw an arrow on the back of the…”

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I LOVE LOVE LOVE this project - AND so do the kids! :) We begin by talking about what a mandala is, how it has radial symmetry, and even watch an amazing video clip I found on YouTube of some Tibetan monks creating one with sand (the video clip is a must - it puts the kids in awe). I tell the kids that the radial symmetry found in the mandala will be the inspiration for our very own printmaking project! Then we look at an amazingly awesome PowerPoint I put together to show students how to…

Save to Favorites 6 Favorites X Save to Favorites Please Login or Register to save content. Grade Level 9-10, 11-12 Duration Duration 7-10 periods, 60 minute periods Materials • Linoleum, Either a roll or flat 36” x 36” linoleum sheets in Battleship Grey or Golden Wonder Cut, cut down into 4” x 4” pieces for […]

Ms. Sussman | artroomantics on Instagram: "Kids LOVED doing their radial printmaking. After a mini critique, the consensus tells us that pulling prints is the most relaxing. So here’s a reel on just that. #artteacher #artteachers #artteacherlife #artteachersofinstagram #artteachersofig #arteducator #arteducation #elementaryart #elementaryartteacher #elementaryartteachersofig #middleschoolartteacher #artprojects #printmaking"

This past week my 4th graders have been working on some radial printmaking. To begin the project, we started by reviewing a PowerPoint which goes over the three basic types of symmetry; linear or bilateral symmetry, radial symmetry, and asymmetry. In the beginning of the year my 4th graders made mandalas, so they were already very familiar with radial symmetry and design. After the PowerPoint I gave each of my students a half-sheet of grid paper with a few 2”x2” squares blocked out (the same…