Craft sheets

The craft sheet library offers a full range of colour step-by-step sheets covering both seasonal and general themes including arts & craft projects, scrap ideas, various ways to explore art processes & techniques like using clay or modelling. Each one gives a full set of instructions to follow but can also simply be used as a start point to develop projects from.

The full selection is available to browse in the Ideas Gallery at Play Resource or search the online library here:

What glue? Guide

Monday, January 18th, 2010

What glue? guide

There is a wide range of glues available that are suitable for more than one purpose but at times a specific glue may be needed. The following is a quick guide to glues and adhesive.

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Corex Creatures

Monday, January 18th, 2010

Corex Creatures

Corex available from the Scrap Store, is an excellent and versatile waste material for making models.

It can be worked in the same way as you would corrugated cardboard but it is light, robust and waterproof. The channels can be threaded with pipe cleaners or cut through on one side to form a hinge. Covered with tissue it will still let light through.

Our instruction guide will work you through to a brilliant Corex Creature such as a Ladybird, Spring Chicken or Goose.

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Fabric painting

Monday, January 18th, 2010

Fabric Painting

Fabric painting is an excellent group activity for all ages from early years to teenagers when done on a large scale. Create a beautiful jungle scene to brighten your centre or choose a seasonal theme – a Halloween banner or a backdrop for a Christmas play.

Fabric painting provides an opportunity to explore the use of a wide range paints and techniques but it is important to remember that if the project is for outdoor use, or if you plan to wash it, you must use paint specifically designed for fabric.

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Face Painting for Beginners

Monday, January 18th, 2010

Face Painting for Beginners

Learn the basic of face painting with our handy guide for beginners.

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Face Painting – Getting Started & Simple Designs

Monday, January 18th, 2010

Face Painting - Getting Started

Learn about the basic of Face Painting as well as Simple Designs to help you get started.

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