Blending Art Materials
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Objective
I can blend colors smoothly using colored pencils, alcohol markers, or crayons.
Part 1 of 3
Warm-up video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
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Part 2 of 3
Practice
7 questions
Describe the layering technique for blending colored pencils and explain why controlling pressure is important. Then, practice layering two colors to create a smooth transition. Share your results.
What is burnishing in colored pencil blending, and how does it differ from layering? Try burnishing a small area with three or more layers of color and describe the effect.
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
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“Describe the layering technique for blending colors. Explain how you can achieve a smooth transition between two colors using this method. Explain the burnishing technique for blending colors. How does burnishing create a smooth, glossy texture? Describe how to use a colorless blender to blend colors smoothly. What are the advantages of using a colorless blender compared to other blending methods?”
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