Hammer Painting – Easy Process Art for Kids
Add hammer painting to your list of process art ideas. This is a fun art project that toddlers and preschoolers will love.
If you’re worried about giving such young kids tools, don’t. This idea works just as well with a toy hammer instead.
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Materials Needed
You probably already have everything you need for this activity at home already. All you need is:
- Colored chalk
- Paper (white or black)
- A hammer
- A bowl of water (this is key)
How to Make a Hammer Painting
1. Break the chalk into small pieces – I found pieces about ¼ inch in length to work perfectly. If you find breaking the chalk with your fingers difficult, you can always use a knife to help you.
2. Soak the pieces in a bowl of water – This will make the chalk soft and easier to break apart when hammered.
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3. Place the pieces of chalk on the piece of paper – Let the kids place the chalk one by one or all together, whatever they feel like doing.
You can do this activity using either black or white paper, I personally prefer using black paper because it helps the colors to really shine. But if all you have is white, then don’t fret, it’ll still be a lot of fun.
4. Use a hammer to smash the chalk into the paper – The chalk will spread over the paper, and the colors will mix a bit depending on how enthusiastically the kids hammer.
5. Let your picture dry – Now you have a fun artwork to hang on your fridge.
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More Process Art Ideas to try
I love doing process art with my kids, especially young kids because they are free to just explore, get messy and have fun. If you want to try more process art with your kids, try some of these other amazing ideas.
For more inspiration, take a look at these Process Art Ideas for Kids.
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