Christmas gift

I am going to have my students put their handprint on a plastic Christmas ornament for a gift to give to their parents. What type of paint I should use ?

Thank you,

Heather

 

I use the regular tempra paint we normally use at school.

We made "marble" ornaments by pouring a little acrylic paint inside and shaking. They turned out cute too.

 

Acrylic craft paint

 

I think acrylic craft paint will hold up the best.

 

Acrylic holds up best, but if they get it on themselves, it is impossible to wash off if it dries.

 

Cute Idea

I love this idea too.

 

Thank you all so much

 

Question

DO you use one color or two ?

 

I wouldn't use anything toxic or nonwashable with little kids, especially on their skin. Can you use tempera and then spray or coat it with something else to make it more permanent?

 

Thanks

Thank you for the information

 

I have decided to make a marble paint Christmas ornament and a handprint card.

 

I used red and green glitter acrylic paint. Don't use a lot just enough to cover the sides of the ornament (otherwise it won't dry and will leak!). I let the kids pick either red, green or both. Then I wrote their names and the year in glitter glue on the outside!

 

Heather the parents will love anything with a handprint.
I had my students make something for Mother's day & a couple mom's said thank you for not doing a flower & I can keep this when they get older!!!