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Optical Illusion Lion

This fun project is a great entry level activity into the world of kinetic art!

Explore how movement and interaction can alter one’s perception of art as you move from one side of the artwork to the other.

 

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  • Step 1Download the template and print both pages onto white paper. We recommend cover paper as this provides a great surface for decorating.
  • Step 2Use pencils to colour in the 2 images of the lion.
  • It’s best to use contrasting colours for each image to enhance the final product. We suggest matching softer colours with the placid lion and stronger colours with the roaring lion.
  • Step 4Cut out your pictures and then cut along the dotted lines to turn them into strips.
  • Step 5Cut out the grid on the first page of the template and fold the grid accordion style as pictured
  • Step 6Glue the picture strips onto the grid in their corresponding sections (simply match the 1,2,3,4 and a,b,c,d printed along the tops of the strips and grid).
  • Step 7Stick the flaps onto either side of the folded grid flat onto an A4 piece of cover paper so the concertinaed paper sits up.
  • Step 8It’s time to view your masterpiece! As you move from one side of the artwork to the other, the individual lions should present themselves!

Materials used in this activity

CleverPatch Cover Paper Assorted - A4 - Pack of 275
Optional
Product Code: 13652
EACH $18.69 (inc GST) $16.99 (ex GST)
8 or more $14.95 (inc GST) $13.59 (ex GST)          
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CleverPatch Glue Stick - 40g
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Product Code: 13974
EACH $2.75 (inc GST) $2.50 (ex GST)
20 to 49 $2.20 (inc GST) $2.00 (ex GST) 50 or more $1.93 (inc GST) $1.75 (ex GST)
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Product Code: 15518
EACH $3.84 (inc GST) $3.49 (ex GST)
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CleverPatch Cover Paper - White - A4 - Pack of 250
Optional
Product Code: 16142
EACH $21.99 (inc GST) $19.99 (ex GST)
8 or more $17.59 (inc GST) $15.99 (ex GST)          
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CleverPatch Coloured Pencils - Pack of 12
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Product Code: 20770
EACH $5.49 (inc GST) $4.99 (ex GST)
50 to 99 $4.39 (inc GST) $3.99 (ex GST) 100 or more $3.29 (inc GST) $2.99 (ex GST)
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