We’re always looking for new and interesting surfaces to paint on. When someone donated a box full of old scratched records to my work I knew they’d be a hit with the kids. Next time you see some records at a yard sale don’t pass them up. 10 cents later you can have a super fun art project for kids.
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Materials
an old record
FUNCHALK Markers
white glue
and anything else you think would be cool
*UPDATE*
I’ve done this project a bunch of times now and from experience I’ve learned that FUNCHALK Markers
Next we used puffy paint to add more color and adhere the gems but I noticed that some of the puffy paint peeled off when the records dried, so I’d try regular white elmer’s glue. I think it may adhere better. These 3 year olds worked for over 30 minutes adding details to their records to make them totally rockin’.
This little smile says it all. They were so proud! Process art projects are always my favorite. If you like this you can try salt painting collage or an evolving canvas and get rockin’! Thanks for reading along. Meri
I want to try this project for my toddler art class! Do you think regular paint would peel off the vinyl? Hoping to get some vinyl donations through NextDoor.
Yes, it would peel. I’ve found Fun Chalk Markers or acrylic paints work really well.
The funchalk paint on the records looks so fun!! I have never heard of these items before. Can you tell me, does it dry on the records to be a permanent decoration, or does it always wipe off? Thankyou!