Painting on foil - sensory fun

Painting on foil is a completely different form of artistic and sensory activity . By painting on foil, children stimulate their sense of touch and sight. It is also an excellent exercise in fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and creativity. This play allows the young artist to fully develop their creative potential.

Materials needed

• Cling film or stretch film
• A table, stool or other object with four legs
• Paints, poster paints are great,
• Paint trays/plates
• Brushes
• Clothes that can get dirty

Game scenario: painting on foil

1. At home , stretch the foil around an upside-down table or stool . In fact, you can stretch the foil over any object that will provide the necessary tension and prevent it from shifting while painting. The activity can also be carried out outdoors, using trees or fences. If you've chosen a park or forest as your creative space, remember to take your artwork with you afterward.
2. You can use brushes, cloths, sponges, or even your hands or feet to paint . If you're unsure what to paint, you can get inspired by Endo T-shirts featuring illustrations by Polish artists.
3. What to paint? Just look around and draw inspiration from your surroundings . If you're stuck for ideas, you can get inspired by Endo T-shirts featuring illustrations by Polish artists, or check out the Endo Drawing School on our YouTube channel.

What are the benefits of painting on stretch foil for a child?

Besides being a work of art worth sharing (we encourage you to share it with us too), your child will quickly notice that painting on foil is completely different from painting on paper, and the results may surprise them . The transparent foil allows you to see your work from two sides, giving a new perspective on the painted image. The flexible surface will require the young artist to consciously adjust the pressure of their hand.

Gluing together pieces of foil will create a texture that becomes part of the painting. All these new, surprising properties will help children develop their curiosity and creativity while painting on foil. In subsequent art activities, they will be more likely to explore alternative tools and materials, expanding their artistic skills.