Aboriginal Dot Paintings

Using the animal templates provided, create colourful mini masterpieces practicing the Aboriginal art of dot painting

Skill Level

Beginner

Time to Make

30 mins

Adult Supervision

Yes

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Aboriginal Dot Paintings
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Top Tip

Always dot the outline of the animal first, and choose contrasting colours.

How to Make

Step 1

Aboriginal Dot Paintings

Step 2

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Step 3

Aboriginal Dot Paintings

  1. Print off the six templates of Australian animals using white copier paper. Or, draw the outline freehand of a lizard, turtle etc. directly onto white or coloured card.
  2. Make up a palette of different colour acrylic paints. Have a cotton bud for each of the paint colours.
  3. Using a cotton bud dipped in the paint, fill in the animal outlines with dot prints. Experiment with different colours. Leave to dry.
  4. If you wish to frame your picture, draw a 2cm frame around the picture using a ruler. Then trim this off.
  5. Then stick this to a different coloured piece of A4 card using a glue stick, ensuring your picture is centrally positioned.
  6. Punch two holes in the top of the frame, thread a piece of ribbon for a hanger.

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