Crayon Rubbing Art – Free Downloadable Worksheet Included
Crayon Rubbing art creates some really beautiful results on paper. This technique is a kid friendly art activity, adults will enjoy crayon rubbing as well!
Using a variety of leaf samples from the garden, we created some colorful leaf art pictures.
This is a great homeschool art idea for teens, primary and prep age students. If you have varying ages home, crayon rubbing is perfect for a group art session.
You Will Need
Leaf Samples – You can use the same style of leaves if you do not have a variety of trees in the yard. It really doesn’t matter. The best leaves to use will have a lot of texture, veins, and defined edges.
Crayons – I prefer wide Crayola crayons. They are vibrant, easy to use and have a better grip than thinner crayons.
Paper – Standard paper is fine. If you have a thicker GSM of paper, you will need to press down harder with your crayons for the leaf imprint to come through.
Hard Surface – Crayon rubbing art needs to be done on a hard surface. Use an old book or placemat to protect the table or bench you are working at.
How To Do Leaf Crayon Rubbing Art
- On a hard surface, place your leaf under a piece of paper.
- Turn the desired colour crayon onto its side and rub it over the leaf.
- Watch as the texture of the leaf form impressions on the paper
- Repeat with another leaf, using a different colour crayon
