Using bleeding tissue paper, cut out several shapes in a variety of colors. Have the kids lay out the shapes on a white piece of paper and arrange them until they are happy with the look. Next, use a wet brush or eye dropper to drip water on to each piece of tissue. It's best not to touch the tissue directly because it tends to stick. Let the water do the work. The dye from the tissue will bleed and mix with other colors. The more water they add the more the colors will run. Let the kids experiment with the amount of water they add. Don't be discouraged when you see a lot of brown puddles. It's all part of the process. Let the artwork dry and remove the tissue paper to see the finished design.
Note: The dye from the tissue paper will stain the hands. Have the kids use gloves if this is a concern.
Materials:
Bleeding tissue paper
Scissors
Eye dropper or paint brush
Water container
Paper towels
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