Straw Painting Art for Kids

Last Updated on February 9, 2023 by ellen

Kids love to paint, but it can be hard for them to get started. Learn more about straw painting art and how to create art with straws with your child.

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Painting with a brush is an art form in itself and takes years of practice. But what if you could let kids express their creativity without the frustration of learning how to use a paintbrush?

Check out this simple way for children to blow watercolors through straws onto paper. This lets children experience all the fun of painting without having to master fine motor skills or learn how to hold a paintbrush correctly. Finally, the result is beautiful artwork that looks just like it was painted by hand!

What you’ll need:

Paper
Liquid watercolor paints
Plastic pipette or dropper
Water
Parchment paper
Straws

That’s it!

Watercolor blowing technique

This is how to get started with straw painting art.

First, cover the surface of the table with parchment paper to protect it.
Put bowls with liquid watercolor paints near the painting surface.
Place a piece of paper or a paper plate on the parchment paper.
Use the plastic pipette or dropper to add a few drops of paint to the paper.
Let your child blow air through the straw to create a unique design.

Blow painting with straws

Simply let the kids go to town on paper, using the straws to blow the paint around. You can place a piece of wax or parchment paper under the page (to protect surfaces), and lay several pieces of paper side by side for some fun multi-colored artwork!

I love that kids can experiment with colors and patterns while learning to work together or as a solo activity.

As the paper begins to fill up, they’ll be surprised at how many designs they can create! The end results are fun and colorful–and completely unique!

There’s something fascinating about blowing watercolors through these straws. It’s so much fun! So, I hope you and your kids will try this activity and enjoy it as much as we did!

Straw art for preschoolers

This is a really cool idea for children who are old enough to handle straws. It can also be used as an activity for parents and their young children. Straw painting art allows kids to experiment with colors while learning how to work together. The end result is unique – the child will have fun just blowing on the paper.

You can experiment with different types of paper – colored, construction, or any other type. You will want to make sure you use a large enough piece of paper.

And, you can also experiment with different colors of paint. You can have children work together or have an individual child create their own masterpieces. The possibilities are endless!

You can even use a plate as a pallet for kids to use the straws. There’s no need to limit children from creating these paper masterpieces!

Benefits of straw painting art for kids

Have children work in a group setting to create their art projects. They can discuss colors, patterns and learn more about sharing.

In this activity, there is more of an emphasis on group play rather than individual play. In order for the children to work together, they will have to communicate with one another. This activity allows children to explore their creativity while having fun!

By using straws instead of paintbrushes this eliminates frustration for younger children because it is more difficult for them to use a paintbrush.

Finally, the cool thing about straw painting art is that the children can experiment with different colors and create unique pieces of art. The end result looks like something created by hand, but they don’t have to worry about making a mistake because it will still look good! This is definitely an activity for parents who want to encourage their child’s creativity.

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ellen

Ellen is a mom of a 25-year-old son and 30-year-old daughter. She is Grandma to one adorable toddler. In what little spare time she has, she loves to read, watch movies, and check out the latest toys and games.