Balloon printing for kids is a fun process art activity. Use a balloon to stamp paint onto paper and watch the colors blend!
Updated October 2024
Balloon printing is an easy introduction to printmaking for kids with simple materials. And it’s a great way to introduce color families and the color wheel.
For younger kids, it’s just fun to stamp with a balloon! For older artists, balloon printing is a way to practice creating patterns and deciding on color combinations to use.
You can make abstract designs with your prints or use this technique to make pictures like animals or even caterpillars!
Here’s how to make balloon prints!
Balloon Printing for Kids
MATERIALS
- Sturdy paper
- Balloons
- Acrylic paint in bright colors
- Paper plates
INSTRUCTIONS
- Blow up balloons
To begin, blow up your balloons to a medium size so that they are soft enough to stamp and print without popping.
- Secure the paper
Select a piece of sturdy white paper (any size will work) and tape it to your work surface.
- Prepare the paint
Pour paint colors onto paper plates in circle patterns. Start in the middle with one color and work your way around the plate. You can add extra colors for more effects.
- Make a print!
Dip the balloon into the paint, then carefully transfer the balloon to paper. Gently push down to print and lift up carefully.
- Repeat!
Continue with more colors to make patterns.
Once you have lots of prints, you may be wondering what to do with all of your artwork! Process art lends itself to being reused in lots of fun ways. Cut out designs to make greeting cards, gift bags, wrapping paper, wall hangings and homemade party decorations.
And remember, by reusing your child’s artwork you are celebrating their creativity and teaching ways to reuse.
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- How to Create Bubble Prints for Kids
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