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Do your kids love painting as much as mine do? I’m always looking for fun new ways to break out the paint, especially when it involves something a little different. And apparently, snapping paint-covered rubber bands onto paper is ridiculously entertaining for kids. Who knew making a mess could be this much fun?

Rubber band snap painting is a cheap and easy art project that’s especially fun for younger kids. You only need a handful of basic craft supplies you probably already have at home, and it takes just a few minutes to set everything up. Kids will have a blast snapping the paint-covered rubber bands to create colorful splatters and designs. Just keep a few wet wipes nearby—this one can get a little messy!

Have you ever painted with rubber bands? This easy art project is so incredibly fun! With just a few simple supplies found around the house, you can create a fun process art activity for kids! Just paint the rubber bands and snap on the paper to create awesome art with your kids!

Art Supplies Needed

  • Small cookie sheet or shallow plastic bin
  • White paper
  • Rubber bands
  • Washable paints
  • Paint brushes
  • Paint holder (we love these)

Have you ever painted with rubber bands? Check out this easy project for kids using rubber bands, paint, and some paper. This simple art project will keep kids entertained for hours!

How To Make Rubber Band Art

This project seriously couldn’t be any easier to set up! In about five minutes, you’ll have everything ready to go and the kids can jump right into the fun. There’s something about snapping paint-covered rubber bands that makes this simple art project way more exciting than regular old painting.

Step 1 Start by placing a piece of paper in your cookie sheet or plastic tray. Then wrap several rubber bands around the entire tray like the picture below. Depending on the size of your tray, you’ll need 5-10 rubber bands for this activity.
Rubber band snap art - an easy painting project for young kids using supplies found around your house.
Step 2 Next, pour your favorite washable paints in a plastic paint palette. You can also use an egg carton, you just want to keep the paint colors separated! Have your child use a paint brush to paint each rubber band.
Check out this step by step tutorial for creating rubber band snap art for kids. Using just a few cheap supplies you can set up a fun activity that will keep kids entertained.
Step 3 Finally pinch the rubber band and snap it onto the paper creating fun paint splatters! Let the paint dry completely before removing the paper from the tray.
Messy art project for kids using fine motor skills and cheap art supplies you probably already have at home.

What a cool and entertaining art project for kids! Rubber band snap painting is a creative way to increase fine motor skills in young kids too! So if your kids love messy art projects then rubber band snap art is sure to be a hit. Clean up is a breeze with washable paints. Simply toss the painted rubber bands in the trash and rinse your tray and paint brushes with warm soapy water. 
How to make the best rubber band snap painting craft for toddlers and preschoolers.

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Check out this easy art project for kids using rubber bands and washable paints. process art project for kids using rubber bands and paint.

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