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This interactive guide provides step-by-step instructions for creating 38 charming characters with your kids using finger paints and the magic of their own hands and fingers. It's a delightful way for children aged 3 years and older to explore their creativity and create personalized works of art.

What does this resource contain?

This resource contains instructions for printing 38 fun chacters as well as a comprehensive guide showing different ways to paint and print with your hands and fingers.

It includes instructions for the following animals and characters: Elephant, Owl, Tortoise, Turkey, Badger, Funny Face, Castle, Queen, Cake, Bunny, Hedgehog, Bird, Barking Dog, Cow, Batman, Ghost, Vulture, Dracula, Goldfish, Spider, Chicken, Tiger, Crab, Flamingo, Santa, Kingfisher, Bee, Camel, Rooster, Lamb, Puppy, Eagle, Penguin, Black Cat, Caterpillar, Elk, Male Choir and Russian Dolls.

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Handprints
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38 fun characters that you can print using your hands and fingers.
Grade Levels
Grade Levels
PreK, K, 1st, 2nd
Print Yourself PDF
Print Yourself PDF
26 pages, Instant Download: 1 PDF
Subject Area
Subject Area
Arts
Technik
Drawing, Printing
Holidays & Seasonal
Holidays & Seasonal
Summer
Arts
Arts
Painting, Printing
Popular Themes
Popular Themes
Art Projects for Kids, Birthday Fun, Outdoor Adventures, Quick & Easy Crafts
Resource Type
Resource Type
Activities
Age
3 years +
What you’ll need
Brush, Finger paints, White Paper
Duration
30 - 60 minutes

To get started, all you need is to download our Handyprints resource.

Only use finger paints! They’re easy to wash off of hands, objects, and textiles.

You can make handprints on all common types of paper and card. Since the paint is quite wet, thinner papers will crinkle a bit. Therefore, using card or heavier paper works better.
Fingerpaints are applied with your fingers or a paintbrush. It doesn’t make much difference if the paint is applied thickly or thinly. 
To get a consistent, strong handprint you should press the painted hand down with your other, clean one. This will help you avoid leaving bare patches in the print.
To make the Queen Handprint, paint your hand and finger as shown in the small graphic. Press your hand down on the paper to make the print. Remove your hand and let the print dry. Once your handprint is dry, you can draw on it and decorate it.

Handprints

38 fun characters that you can print using your hands and fingers.

$ 5,40

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