This is a fun activity suitable for almost any age group in which we discuss the painting technique of Wax Resist. Students view a demonstration of the "magic trick" and then are encouraged to create their own secret messages! All students are given a white crayon and a tray of watercolor paint. After drawing or writing something in white crayon on their white paper, they can use any color watercolor to make those messages or images appear! Students absolutely love this assignment, which I often teach before completing a final wax resist project.
Wax Resist - Wax from crayon or oil pastel will "resist" water-based paints, meaning the paint will not stick to the drawing material.
