Cannon experimented with a new tool for adding color and
texture to paper. He used Speedball water based printing inks and a two inch
brayer to roll color onto his paper. We looked to Paul Klee’s Egyptian landscape
for inspiration. The different “blocks”
of color and the textures of the watercolor paper showing through look somewhat
like the textures Cannon achieved with the brayer. We will use these printed
papers in lots of different ways in the coming weeks. 
Stamping
There are some special days coming up, so we took some time
to make a few cards for some special people.
Cannon had a new tool to try out on this project too. We found some
large stamping tools with a good knob on them and a three inch diameter circle
with a stamp form attached. By removing one of the stamp forms we had a plain
acrylic surface that would hold the clear stamps that we use to put images and
messages on the cards. Cannon was able to get a good grip on the stamp and
place it where he wanted it on the card. 
Before we stamped Cannon searched through scraps of paper of
different colors and textures. Some had plants and flowers pressed into the
paper. He selected the color and texture
he wanted and then using the glue stick he put the colored paper onto the card
stock and smoothed it down with the “baron” (printing tool for smoothing paper
on an ink block). Then he added his
message and image with the new stamping tool.
He signed his name with his new signature stamp.
A Curiosity
Cannon got out his magnifying glass and took a closer look
at the seed pods from the Sweet Gum tree.
These spiky little balls act a bit like Velcro. We were able to get four
of them to stick together while we lifted them in the air by one stem. We were curious about what was inside the
balls. They were so hard mom had to get
out her special chef’s knife to saw it in half.
Inside were tightly packed seeds.
The seed pods also housed a visitor that found its way onto Ms. Beth’s
hair. Mom’s sharp eyes spotted the tiny
spider and she picked it up and we tried to transfer it to our magnifying jar
for a closer look. But he was a speedy
little thing and he made his escape several times before he was captured.
Between projects we took some time out to read a few more
chapters of Captain Underpants. It is
fun reading and Cannon is quick to point out words that are new to him.
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