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CraftsPainting with Natural Colours
30–90 minIndoor & Outdoor
Children make their own paints from berries, blossoms and spices, then create colourful pictures – completely chemical-free.
Learning goal
Children discover that plants contain pigments and learn about traditional dyeing methods.
Materials
Step by step
- 1
Collect various natural materials or take them from the kitchen.
- 2
Crush berries and leaves in the mortar and mix with a little water.
- 3
Mix turmeric powder with water; grate and squeeze beetroot.
- 4
Pour the resulting colours into small bowls.
- 5
Paint on thick paper with brushes and try mixing colours.
- 6
Let the pictures dry and discuss how they differ from shop-bought paints.
Tags
ColoursCreativePlantsNaturePainting