Now roll the can over a sheet of paper, and the rope will print the shapes. Roll the can in the paint each time hefore you roll it over the paper. You can print the design as manv times as von wish.
Try making other designs with felt or wool cutouts.
Twist rope around the can and glue it in place. See Picture. You might wish to cut the rope into a number of pieces and glue each one to the can. Yon can twist each piece to whatever shape you wish hefore von glue it in place.
Make sure that the glue is dry hefore you begin printing with the can roller.
I’ut some tempera or poster paint in the pie tin. Koll the can in the paint. The paint will stick to the rope, but not to the can.
PRINTING WITH TIN CANS
a tin can
tempera or poster paint
rope
a pie tin or a deep plate
glue
tape
paper
Out of a tiu can you can make a roller that prints. It will make fine designs on paper for gift wrapping.
Cover the jagged edge at the open end of the can with tape to protect yourself from cuts.
