Use glue and different colors of sand to create a picture of the ocean!

Steps

• Step 1
  Mix approximately four parts glue and one part water in a plastic bowl. Brush the thinned glue onto the whole sheet of 12x18" construction paper and then sprinkle blue sand (or a different cool color) evenly over the entire background. Allow glue to dry.
• Step 2
  Decide where to add the first part of your design. Brush on or "draw" your design with the glue. Evenly sprinkle green sand (or a different cool color) onto the glue. Allow glue to dry completely. Remove any extra sand.
• Step 3
  Decide where to add the second element of your design. This time use a warm color of sand (like yellow or orange). Repeat the rest of Step 2 using your chosen color.
• Step 4
  Decide where to add the third element of your design. Red "pops" the most, so it is a great choice for the foreground, pink also works well. Repeat the rest of Step 2 using your chosen color.
• Step 5
  Next, draw in details and highlights with pastels.
• Step 6
  The Science of 3D: Warm colors, especially red, appear high or "pop," while cool colors, especially blue, seem low or "recede." Use the 3D glasses to see how the colors look!
• Optional Tip 1
  For permanence and brilliance, spray the drawing with workable fixative.

Products Used

• Aleene's Original Tacky Glue
• Soft Pastels
• Hygloss Colored Sand Set
• Krylon Workable Fixatif
• RainbowDepth 3D Glasses