Hands On Crafts for Kids

1305-2a Australia
Cave Painting
Designed by Tracia Ledford-Williams

Australia’s native inhabitants, the Aborigines, left their mark through their paintings on rocks and the walls of cave. The designs feature repetitive geometric shapes and mythical beings. Use these ideas to paint your own rocks and leave your mark for the future.

Age Range: 7 to 12

Grade Range: 1 to 6

Skill Level: Easy

Appropriate for These Special Events:
Camp
Every Day and Rainy Days

Supports Subject Area(s) of:
Social Studies
Language Arts – e.g. step by step instructions
Visual Arts

Time Needed for Project:
1 hour plus drying time

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Main supplies:

Elmer’s® Galactic Glue™ Blue
Elmer’s® Painters® Opaque Paint
Markers
A flat rock
Black acrylic paint
Optional: colored pencils

Patterns:

Australia Cave Painting Pattern (PDF)

Basic Supplies:

Paintbrushes

Instructions:

1. Basecoat the rocks with black paint. Let dry. Using the paint markers divide the painted area into sections. Then paint a different pattern in each section. Use simple lines, x’s, dots, and other geometric designs.
2. Let designs dry. Seal with a coat of Galactic Glue.

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