Watercolor galaxy bookmark craft for 9-year-olds
This project is for 9-year-olds making three watercolor galaxy bookmarks. It uses paint and paper only, with no resin or laminating machine.
What to buy
Watercolor paper strips
3
Watercolor paint set
1 set
White gouache paint
1 tube
Round watercolor brushes
2
Old toothbrush for paint splatter
1
Water cups
2
Paper towels
10 sheets
White gel pen
1
Hole punch
1
Embroidery floss
3 lengths
Large-hole pony beads
6
Cardstock bookmark sleeves
3
Who this list is for
This watercolor galaxy bookmark craft list is for a nine-year-old making three painted bookmarks. It uses watercolor paper, paint, floss, and sleeves, with no resin or laminating machine.
How to use this list
Set out the three watercolor paper strips, two water cups, paper towels, watercolor paint set, and round watercolor brushes. Paint the galaxy backgrounds first, then use white gouache paint and the old toothbrush for star splatter. Once dry, add small details with the white gel pen. Punch a hole in each strip, thread a length of embroidery floss through it, and add the large-hole pony beads. Slide each finished bookmark into a cardstock bookmark sleeve.
Common mistakes
Do not splatter gouache before covering the table area with paper towels; the toothbrush can scatter paint beyond the bookmark strips. Avoid punching holes through wet paper, since watercolor paper can tear. Keep each floss length and its two pony beads with the matching bookmark instead of using them all on one.
What is on this list
The list covers three bookmarks: three watercolor paper strips, one watercolor paint set, one tube of white gouache paint, two round watercolor brushes, one old toothbrush, two water cups, 10 paper towel sheets, one white gel pen, one hole punch, three embroidery-floss lengths, six large-hole pony beads, and three cardstock bookmark sleeves. Cross off what is already available.
When you are done
Let the painted strips dry flat before adding floss, beads, and sleeves. Check that each tassel is tied securely and each sleeve fits without bending the bookmark.
FAQ
Who is "Watercolor galaxy bookmark craft for 9-year-olds" for?
This watercolor galaxy bookmark craft list is for a nine-year-old making three painted bookmarks. It uses watercolor paper, paint, floss, and sleeves, with no resin or laminating machine.
How should I use "Watercolor galaxy bookmark craft for 9-year-olds"?
Set out the three watercolor paper strips, two water cups, paper towels, watercolor paint set, and round watercolor brushes. Paint the galaxy backgrounds first, then use white gouache paint and the old toothbrush for star splatter. Once dry, add small details with the white gel pen. Punch a hole in each strip, thread a length of embroidery floss through it…
What should I skip or avoid with "Watercolor galaxy bookmark craft for 9-year-olds"?
Do not splatter gouache before covering the table area with paper towels; the toothbrush can scatter paint beyond the bookmark strips. Avoid punching holes through wet paper, since watercolor paper can tear. Keep each floss length and its two pony beads with the matching bookmark instead of using them all on one.
What is on the "Watercolor galaxy bookmark craft for 9-year-olds" list?
The list covers three bookmarks: three watercolor paper strips, one watercolor paint set, one tube of white gouache paint, two round watercolor brushes, one old toothbrush, two water cups, 10 paper towel sheets, one white gel pen, one hole punch, three embroidery-floss lengths, six large-hole pony beads, and three cardstock bookmark sleeves. Cross off what…
What should I do when I am done?
Let the painted strips dry flat before adding floss, beads, and sleeves. Check that each tassel is tied securely and each sleeve fits without bending the bookmark.
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