Three Easy Tempera Paint Techniques for Kids

Let your little ones explore their creative side with Tulip Tempera Paints! These easy-to-use paint pouches are nontoxic and washable, making them perfect for kids who love to play with color. Check out this tutorial from Craft Box Girls for 3 kid-friendly tempera paint techniques with Tulip Tempera Paint Pouches!

Supplies Needed:

Tulip Tempera Paint Pouches

Canvas or poster board

Squeegee or scrape painting tool

Painter’s tape

Sponge

Paper plate

Protective surface cover

Prepare Your Workstation

Before you try out these kid-friendly tempera paint techniques, cover your workstation with a protective surface cover for easy cleanup— little ones can get pretty messy when they’re having fun playing with paint! Shake the tempera paint pouches well and twist the cap to remove.

Tempera Paint Technique #1 Scrape Painting  

Step 1 Squeeze paint onto canvas

For this first tempera paint technique, squeeze the paint pouches directly onto the top section of your canvas or poster board. You’ll only need a small amount of each color for super vibrant results! For this project, Craft Box Girls applied the paint in a classic rainbow palette.

Step 2 Scrape the paint

Use a squeegee to scrape the tempera paint across the canvas. No squeegee? No problem! You can use a variety of tools, such as a bench scraper, gift card, or a piece of cardboard, to scrape the paint. This kid-friendly paint technique is that simple!

Tempera Paint Technique #2 Finger Paint + Scrape Painting

Step 1 Squeeze paint onto canvas

This next tempera paint technique is a more hands-on version of the last! To get started, squeeze your desired colors of tempera paint directly onto the canvas along the top and on one side. Craft Box Girls used a fun combination of bright and pastel shades for this tempera paint.

Step 2 Spread and swirl the paint

Next, use your fingers to spread and swirl the tempera paint across the canvas. This easy tempera paint technique allows your little ones to explore how colors can be mixed to create unique new shades and marbled patterns!

Step 3 Scrape the paint

Once you’re satisfied with the amount of swirl, use your squeegee to scrape the tempera paint across the canvas and reveal your marbled scrape art designs!

Tempera Paint Technique #3 Sponge Painting with Tape Resist

Step 1 Apply tape resist

This final tempera paint technique combines tape resist art with sponge painting! Apply painter’s tape to the canvas as desired— you can personalize your art with your name, or play around with the tape to create abstract geometric designs!

Step 2 Sponge on the paint

Squeeze some tempera paint onto a paper plate for easy access. Dip a sponge in your desired color, then lightly dab onto the canvas to apply the paint. Try using a variety of sponges with this paint technique to experiment with different textures!

Step 3 Remove the tape

Carefully remove the painter’s tape from your tempera paint art and reveal your resist designs!

Let dry and display!

Which of these easy tempera paint techniques are you excited to try? Show us how your little ones are painting with Tulip Tempera Paint Pouches and tag us on social media @TulipColorCrafts!

Allow the paint to dry completely and display your colorful tempera paint art projects!

Which of these easy tempera paint techniques are you excited to try? Show us how your little ones are painting with Tulip Tempera Paint Pouches and tag us on social media @TulipColorCrafts!