Splatter Paint

Splatter Paint Art

Supplies

• A3 or A4 paper (thick paper or cardboard works best)

• Washable poster paint or acrylic paint

• Old toothbrushes, paintbrushes, or small spoons

• Water (to thin paint slightly if needed)

• Plastic trays or plates for paint

• Drop cloths, newspaper, or large plastic sheets

• Aprons or old T-shirts

• Pegs and string (optional – for drying line)

• Outdoor space or large indoor area with easy clean-up

Steps

1. Set up your space

   • Cover all surfaces and the floor with drop cloths or newspaper.

   • Set up painting stations with paper laid flat on the ground or clipped to easels or fences.

2. Prepare the paint

   • Pour a small amount of each paint colour into trays or plates.

   • If the paint is thick, add a little water to loosen it – you want it runny enough to flick easily but not watery.

3. Create your splatter tools

   • Use toothbrushes for flicking paint by running your thumb across the bristles.

   • Alternatively, use paintbrushes or spoons to flick, drip, or splash paint onto the paper.

4. Time to splatter

   • Let children choose their colours and flick, drip, or throw paint onto their paper from a short distance.

   • Encourage layering colours and experimenting with techniques like dripping, tapping, or flinging.

5. Let it dry

   • Carefully move artwork to a drying area.

   • If outdoors, peg them onto a string line or lay flat on the ground.