For this artwork project, wax crayons are used to create an image on very fine sandpaper.
What works best for large images could be a close up of a flower or an animal building as well as landscape with no detail.
Before the crayon application, a light pencil drawing of the image is made directly on the sandpaper. It is important to use fine sandpaper; it creates a better image.
After the image has been made, lay sandpaper on newsprint. Note: To produce rich color, the crayon coloring must be applied heavily.
Cover picture with a sheet of thin paper such as, copy machine paper and quickly iron. Note: Some of the image will show through the back of the paper.
Turn the paper over to view your print and you will have a reverse image.
The colors would have melted and blended together to create the look of a painting, if sufficient crayon was applied. Note: Too much crayon or too many colors can produce a muddy appearance.
Experiment to see what works best for you and plan to create many artworks.
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