Sandpaper Print Beach Bag

(can do this on just plain paper as well)

Materials:
Canvas beach bag (or any fabric - even construction paper works!)
Sandpaper (any grade)
Crayons
Iron (Always have an adult present when using)
Ironing board
Wax paper and old towel

STEP 1
Draw on the sandpaper with the crayons. The drawing must be on the grainy side of the paper. You must press really hard with the crayon on the sandpaper.
STEP 2
Set the iron to high and remember to always have an adult present when working with the iron.
STEP 3
Lay an old towel on the ironing board. Put your canvas bag on top of it. Put the sandpaper, with the crayoned side down, on top of the bag. Iron the back side of the sandpaper. You have to iron until you see a waxy print on the sandpaper.
STEP 4
Lift the sandpaper! Wow! Isn't that cool? Your sandpaper has left a print.
STEP 5
While the bag is still warm you can color on it with crayons. This is great for touch ups or just black-lining your design.
STEP 6
Lay wax paper on top of the design. Lay the towel on top of that and iron one last time.

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