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Tape resist watercolor painting

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Tape resist watercolor painting is a very classic art project for young kids. My kids and I recently had the opportunity to create our own tape resist watercolor paintings following a multi-step process I outline below.

Note: For more art projects your kids will enjoy, see my Arts and Crafts for Kids page.

Tape resist watercolor painting - a fun art project for young kids! || Gift of Curiosity

To make tape resist watercolor paintings, you will need the following supplies:

  • Paper (we used watercolor paper, which is thicker than printer paper so it holds up better)
  • Tape (we used painter’s tape because it peels off so easily)
  • Watercolor paints (we used liquid watercolors)
  • Paint brush
  • Optional: Tray to contain the mess

The first step is to place tape on your paper. You can use the tape to make any design you want. The key is to remember that the areas under the tape will remain paint-free.

Tape resist watercolor painting - a fun art project for young kids! || Gift of Curiosity

Once your tape is in place, use your watercolors to paint!

Tape resist watercolor painting - a fun art project for young kids! || Gift of Curiosity

When you are finished painting, it’s time to let the paper dry.

Tape resist watercolor painting - a fun art project for young kids! || Gift of Curiosity

Once the paint is dry, you can remove the tape from your paper. (Cross your fingers the tape pulls up easily without causing any rips!)

Tape resist watercolor painting - a fun art project for young kids! || Gift of Curiosity

Then you can admire your tape resist watercolor painting!

Here is QBoy’s masterpiece.

Tape resist watercolor painting - a fun art project for young kids! || Gift of Curiosity

And here is XGirl’s masterpiece.

Tape resist watercolor painting - a fun art project for young kids! || Gift of Curiosity

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Filed Under: Toddler, Arts and Crafts, Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade

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2 Comments

  1. Chloe

    May 11, 2022 at 8:27 am

    Can you use masking tape instead of painter’s tape?

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    • Katie

      May 11, 2022 at 7:20 pm

      I like painter’s tape because it comes off easily without creating damage to the paper. Masking tape may also work if it isn’t too sticky and will peel off easily.

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