Cyanotype bookmark craft for 11-year-olds
This outdoor art project is for 11-year-olds working with adult setup and supervision. It makes four nature-print bookmarks and avoids collecting protected plants.
What to buy
Pre-coated cyanotype paper sheets
4 sheets
Pressed leaves or flat flower petals
12 pieces
Clear acrylic sheets
2
Cardboard backing board
1
Binder clips
8
Shallow rinse tray
1
Water pitcher
1
Paper towels
1 roll
Hole punch
1
Embroidery floss
4 lengths
Clear self-adhesive laminating sheets
4 sheets
Who this list is for
This cyanotype bookmark craft is for 11-year-olds making four nature-print bookmarks with adult setup and supervision. It is a good fit for young artists who enjoy outdoor projects but will use pressed leaves or flat flower petals instead of collecting protected plants.
How to use this list
Arrange the pressed leaves or petals on pre-coated cyanotype paper sheets, then cover them with clear acrylic sheets over the cardboard backing board. Secure the stack with binder clips before adult-supervised outdoor exposure. Rinse each print in the shallow rinse tray using water from the pitcher, blot with paper towels, punch a hole, add embroidery floss, and protect the finished bookmark with a laminating sheet.
Common mistakes
Do not handle the cyanotype paper until the design is ready, and do not let the leaves or petals shift under the acrylic. Avoid using thick plant material that will not press flat. Keep the paper towels ready before rinsing so the bookmarks can be handled gently after the water bath.
What is on this list
This list covers four pre-coated cyanotype paper sheets, 12 pressed leaves or flat flower petals, two clear acrylic sheets, a cardboard backing board, and eight binder clips. It also includes a shallow rinse tray, water pitcher, paper towels, hole punch, four lengths of embroidery floss, and four clear self-adhesive laminating sheets. Cross off what you already own.
When you are done
Let the bookmarks dry flat before laminating them. Add the floss only after the hole is punched, then store any unused pressed leaves or petals flat for another paper craft.
FAQ
Who is "Cyanotype bookmark craft for 11-year-olds" for?
This cyanotype bookmark craft is for 11-year-olds making four nature-print bookmarks with adult setup and supervision. It is a good fit for young artists who enjoy outdoor projects but will use pressed leaves or flat flower petals instead of collecting protected plants.
How should I use "Cyanotype bookmark craft for 11-year-olds"?
Arrange the pressed leaves or petals on pre-coated cyanotype paper sheets, then cover them with clear acrylic sheets over the cardboard backing board. Secure the stack with binder clips before adult-supervised outdoor exposure. Rinse each print in the shallow rinse tray using water from the pitcher, blot with paper towels, punch a hole, add embroidery floss…
What should I skip or avoid with "Cyanotype bookmark craft for 11-year-olds"?
Do not handle the cyanotype paper until the design is ready, and do not let the leaves or petals shift under the acrylic. Avoid using thick plant material that will not press flat. Keep the paper towels ready before rinsing so the bookmarks can be handled gently after the water bath.
What is on the "Cyanotype bookmark craft for 11-year-olds" list?
This list covers four pre-coated cyanotype paper sheets, 12 pressed leaves or flat flower petals, two clear acrylic sheets, a cardboard backing board, and eight binder clips. It also includes a shallow rinse tray, water pitcher, paper towels, hole punch, four lengths of embroidery floss, and four clear self-adhesive laminating sheets. Cross off what you alr…
What should I do when I am done?
Let the bookmarks dry flat before laminating them. Add the floss only after the hole is punched, then store any unused pressed leaves or petals flat for another paper craft.
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