Neon Reduction Prints

It's nice to have a break from so many winter art projects and to see some bright, summer colors in my room.  The 4th and 5th graders have been been making reduction prints with our scratch-foam printing materials.  They drew colorful birds, traced their drawings onto styrofoam, and learned to make a rainbow roll for the background.  They were then asked to make at least 2 more layers of color.  After cutting off the background, they traced the details onto their bird.  They re-inked the styrofoam, and re-printed.  The 3rd layer includes details they wish to highlight like a beak, wing or eye.  Printing is not easy, and they have done a great job experimenting and finding ways to make their prints look their best.  Each day, we started class by creating a list of reminders and tips based on our work in the previous days.  The students even made a video presentation on how to do the project!

Antonio, Grade 5

Ryan, Grade 5

Kiarie, Grade 4

Sean, Grade 4

Karla, Grade 4

Samuel, Grade 4

Alex, Grade 5

Melanie, Grade 5

Monica, Grade 5

Analiz, Grade 5

Daivion, Grade 5

Quin, Grade 5

Lily, Grade 5