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Reverse Printing

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How to Make Reverse Prints
How to Make Reverse Prints

Reverse Printing

Sherri Osborn
Learn how to make reverse prints. Instead of printing with an object, you can print around it!

  • Age Guideline: 3 Years and Up
  • Time Required: 30 minutes (Does not include drying time)

The above age and time guidelines are estimates. This project can be modified to suit other ages and may take more or less time depending on your circumstances.

Materials Needed:

Instructions:
To make reverse prints, simply lay your item on the paper and use a sponge or paint brush to print around it.

In the picture above, I used leaves to make reverse prints. I started by laying one leaf on the paper and using a sponge to dab paint around the edge of the leaf onto the paper. Lift the leaf and you will see a lovely leaf outline! Continue with several different leaf shapes and/or colors.

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