Ever wondered what crafts you can make with old newspapers? Try something a little different by creating abstract circle art with newspaper rolls! Kandinsky circles are perfect for a recycled newspaper craft for kids. Plus, you can add in heaps of fun and learning this Earth Day with our famous artists!
What Is Newsprint?
In a mechanical pulp mill, newsprint is made from pine, fir, spruce, or other softwood trees. The trees are debarked and chipped before being turned into wood pulp.
Publishers and printers like to use newsprint because it is cheap to make, strong and can accept four-color printing at qualities that meet the needs of typical newspapers.
Create your own fun and colorful abstract art with rolled newspaper. This would make a fun craft to celebrate Earth Day! Grab our free printable craft project below to get started.
Click here to learn more about Wassily Kandinsky and his circle art!
CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR FREE NEWSPAPER ART PROJECT!
Rolled Newspaper Craft
Supplies:
- Template
- Card stock
- Scissors
- Newspaper
- Knitting needle
- Glue stick
- Markers
Instructions:
STEP 1: Print the squares template and use it to cut out six colored card stock squares.
STEP 2: Cut newspaper into strips about 4” wide by 12” long.
STEP 3: Use a knitting needle to roll up the newsprint strips into long tubes. Glue the ends to the roll.
STEP 4: Slide two tubes together to make a longer tube.
STEP 5: Flatten the double tube and begin rolling into a circle. Glue the end.
STEP 6: Repeat with more tubes until you have 6 circles.
STEP 7: Use markers to color your circles in the style of the artist Wassily Kandinsky.
STEP 8: Glue your 6 card stock squares to a piece of background paper.
STEP 9: Glue each of your colored circles into one of the card stock squares.
More Newspaper Art Projects
Newspapers are fantastic substrates for collages, mixed media projects, and building structures!
Helpful Art Resources To Get You Started
Here are a few resources that will help you introduce art more effectively to your kids or students and feel confident when presenting materials. You’ll also find helpful free printables throughout.
- Free Color Mixing Mini Pack
- Getting Started with Process Art
- Preschool Art Projects
- How to Make Paint
- Easy Painting Ideas For Kids
- Fun Pop Art Ideas
- Outdoor Art Projects
- Free Art Challenges
- What Are The 7 Elements Of Art?
- STEAM Activities (Science + Art)
- Make an art cart!
- Famous Artist Birthdays
Printable Famous Artist Bundle
You’ll find each of our famous artists featured in our Famous Artists Project Pack 👇 including tons of fantastic resources!
This bundle includes a variety of art packs to cover different areas of the art experience! Perfect for ages 5-12, with various activities to suit all age levels. Easy to use in the home or classroom.
PACKS INCLUDE:
- Famous Artists Project Pack with 25+ artists to explore past and present, including women, people of color, and indigenous peoples.
- Artists Challenge Pack: Various extra art projects, including a museum scavenger hunt and extras.
- 7 Elements of Art Pack: Learn about and explore the 7 elements of art with handy information, tips, and fun projects to try.
- Art and Playdough Pack: Make homemade playdough and use these art mats, featuring famous artists and simple information, with kids of all ages.
- Art Techniques Pack: Learn watercolor, collage, and printmaking techniques for your art projects. This pack is complete with information, tips, and activities to try!
