Monday, March 14, 2011

Recycled Paper Tube Collage

Yes,  we are still excited about paper tube art here!  This project took a couple days and it was quite fun! Here is a close up preview of our Recycled Tube Collage:


We started out with gathering up tubes and cutting them into a variety of shapes:


You can see the variety of shapes. C could cut some and I helped her out.  With smaller children you could have them already pre-cut.


Then, as we did for our Recycled Tube Sculpture, we dipped the cardboard pieces in a puddle of white glue and put them on a recycled cardboard base (gift box, cereal box, etc.).  Make sure to shake off your excess glue before gluing down on the cardboard base/background. Arrange them any way you like.


This is how it looks before the paint.  It looks awesome.We let it dry for a day so we could paint it.


I gave Cassie one color at a time and tried painting it as carefully as she could.


C kept painting and painting and she worked really diligently.


We kept adding more colors....and then C was getting tired to paint the base/background. (quick thinking....)  So I said,  "Let's race your paintbrush like a little car around everything." .  She liked that idea and it  really was getting covered. I think it turned out like Modern Art. Almost like Modern Artist: Frank Stella.  Here is Cassie's Modern Art Masterpiece:


Here is a Frank Stella Masterpiece:


Posted by Melissa @ The Chocolate Muffin Tree at 12:44 AM
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26 comments:

  1. DeborahMarch 14, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    Crazy cool!! I love this!

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  2. UnknownMarch 14, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    I absolutely LOVE this! I think you and I have a similar way of thinking :-) It also really reminds me of another artist who I have seen in Tate Britain who works in relief (can't remember name but am off to have a look!) Oh for my daughter to get just a teensy bit older- the fun art projects we will do! Thanks

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  3. Tonya HacheMarch 14, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    I think Cassie's masterpiece is definitely better than Frank Stella's! I love it!
    ~Rockabye Butterfly~
    http://rockabyebutterfly.blogspot.com/

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  4. Mullin Avenue WorkshopMarch 14, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Melissa, I love this project. It took place over a period of time, and allowed your daughter lots of creative fun. Good photos!
    I really am enjoying your inspiration, and the reference to modern art very interesting.
    Brenda

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  5. CarolMarch 14, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Great way to incorporate a modern art lesson into some good old messy pre-k fun. (For the record, we kinda like Cassie's better.) ;)

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  6. Michelle @ Delicate ConstructionMarch 14, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Gorgeous! This makes my art teacher side giddy! Thanks so much for linking up to made by little hands mondays!

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  7. TheprincessandthetotMarch 15, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Seriously, this looks like it could be in a gallery! It's lovely and Princess can't wait to make her own!

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  8. JudeMarch 15, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    These look like great fun - I'd love to see Cassie's latest work of art on this month's Mini-Masterpieces Link-up at Artful Adventures!

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  9. UnknownMarch 15, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    Cassie is quite the little artist. This turned out awesome.

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  10. StephanieMarch 16, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    This is a fantastic project! So rich and colorful... just wonderful.

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  11. RedTedArtMarch 16, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Oh I love these! How cool - 3D artwork. Brilliant!!! And we love using paper tubes... perfect!

    Thank you for linking up :-)

    Maggy

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  12. JamieMarch 16, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    This is such a cute idea! jillian and I will have to try this soon!

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  13. creativejewishmom/saraMarch 16, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    fabulous! I like it even better than Frank Stella's version, but don't tell him. Thanks so much for sharing on Craft Schooling Sunday, great to see you!

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  14. LocalFunForKidsMarch 17, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    How cool is that! It really looks like a little masterpiece. Thanks for linking up at Fun for Kids Friday www.localfunforkids.com
    Happy St. Patty's Day!

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  15. Elle Belles BowsMarch 17, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    LOVE it! Now I can use all those saved up tubes for a super fun project!

    Kerri

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  16. mariaMarch 18, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    I love this 3D art composition, it's really cool!

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  17. shawnacyMarch 18, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    great project, and you used some amazing colors! love it!

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  18. Michelle @ Delicate ConstructionMarch 21, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    I featured you this week, come check it out!
    Michelle
    www.delicateconstruction.blogspot.com

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  19. Melissa @ The Chocolate Muffin TreeMarch 22, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    Thanks for all the great comments! I appreciate them all! I hope everyone enjoys making a recycled tube collage!

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  20. Tonya HacheMarch 23, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    I linked your idea! We gave it a try! Let me know what you think :)

    ~Rockabye Butterfly~

    http://rockabyebutterfly.blogspot.com/2011/03/art-that-pops.html

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  21. Cathy @ NurtureStoreMarch 23, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    Bravo! I agree with the other comments - I love this! Fab colours and I love the 3D element. Thanks for sharing with the Play Academy.

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  22. UnknownMarch 23, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    What fun!!! I know some kids that would enjoy a project like that!

    Thanks so much for linking up with For the Kids Friday! I'll be posting the next link party tomorrow night. I can't wait to see what you have to share this week!

    http://sunscholars.blogspot.com

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  23. Natalie PlanetSmartyApril 8, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    What a neat project - I love how it turned out!

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  24. AnonymousNovember 3, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    Looks awsome and lots of fun! I wonder if my two1/2 year old could do this. I might just give it a try with him.

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  25. canvas printNovember 30, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Thanks a lot for sharing.

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  26. LorraineJanuary 2, 2012 at 5:36 AM

    tube collage all the way I adore it, but oculdn't leave a comment on todat's post????????

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