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Paint and Etch

Paint

Medium

Let's create scratch art! Cover your ATC blank with a thick layer of crayon until no paper shows through. Mix a drop of dish soap into the paint, then brush on two thin coats, allowing each layer to dry before adding the next. Once everything is completely dry, use the toothpick to gently scratch your design into the paint, revealing the colorful wax underneath. Experiment with different colors, patterns, and scratching techniques to see what effects you can create.
Once you feel the card is complete, sign and date the back.
(Optional: Glue an ATC backing to the back of your card and fill it out.)

Dish Soap

  • ATC Blanks

  • ATC Backings

  • Paint

  • Popsicle stick

  • Crayons

  • Toothpick

Kit Curation Story

Instructions

Look at Your Materials

Inside your kit are ATC blanks, ATC backings, crayons, paint, a popsicle stick, and a toothpick.

Prepare Your Workspace

Mix one drop of dish soap into the paint before beginning.

Create

Cover the card with crayon, paint over it with two thin coats, then scratch your design into the dry paint using the toothpick.

Experiment

Try different scratching techniques, line thicknesses, or paint colors if you have extras available.

Finish Your Card

Sign and date the back. (Optional: Attach an ATC backing.)

Reflection Questions

What surprised you about creating by removing paint instead of adding more?

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