Printing 1 Key Stage 1

PRINTING 1 – KEY STAGE 1 SKILL SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES ARTISTS VOCABULARY CURRICULUM RECOMMENDED WORKS OF ART LINKS MATERIALS

To understand the Talk about the repeated geometric patterns of the Kaffe Fasset Repeated pattern Pattern Wooden poles process of a raised knitwear designer Kaffe Fasset. Alternatively make a surface providing collection of wrapping paper with a continuous design such Wrapping paper Continuous Shape Plastic bottles printed image. as lines and stripes. Explain that printing is a quick and easy way to make a repeated pattern. Multicultural Raised Materials Paint rollers A roller print can be used to make a continuous print over patterns a large area, ideal for curtain or wallpaper designs. Surface Homes & buildings String The roller can be made from wooden brush handles cut to size, smooth plastic bottles (a useful tip is to roughen the Image Africa Card surface of the bottle with sandpaper) or old paint rollers. Press pieces of string, card or felt onto the glued surface Tray India Felt of the roller. Quite a lot of glue will be needed for this and the pupils should be encouraged to hold the materials Aztecs Marvin in situ for a few moments to encourage adhesion to the roller. Paint When the printing roller has thoroughly dried, apply colour to the raised surface using a brush or roll through printing Printing inks ink on a tray. Holding the roller by the ends or the handle, roll over the Trays length of the paper or fabric (use masking tape to hold in place). If the ink runs out before the end is reached, apply Paint brushes more colour. When you have finished one panel, re ink the roller and print a second panel alongside the first. Paper or cotton Continue until the paper is filled. fabric

Masking tape