Watercolor technique

 

Materials

• White drawing paper

• Pencil

• Black marker (optional, for outlines)

• Crayons or oil pastels (yellow, orange, purple, blue)

• Ruler (optional)

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Step-by-Step Craft Instructions

Step 1: Draw the Heart

1. Lightly draw a large heart in the center of the paper with a pencil.

2. Make it wide and smooth, almost filling the page.

3. Step 2: Add the Center Point

   1. Pick a point slightly left of the center inside the heart.

   2. This point will be the “sunburst” center.

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   Step 3: Create Radiating Lines Inside the Heart

   1. From the center point, draw straight lines out to the edges of the heart.

   2. Space the lines evenly so the heart looks divided into triangle-like sections.

   3. This creates the stained-glass / sunburst effect.

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   Step 4: Extend Lines Outside the Heart

   1. Continue drawing those same lines outside the heart all the way to the edges of the paper.

   2. Now the background is divided into big geometric sections too.

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   Step 5: Outline (Optional but Recommended)

   1. Trace all lines and the heart shape with a black marker.

   2. This makes the colors pop and keeps sections clear.

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   Step 6: Color the Heart (Warm Colors)

   1. Inside the heart, alternate colors:

      • Yellow

      • Orange

   2. Press firmly with crayons or oil pastels to get a rich texture.

   💡 Tip: Don’t blend — keep each section bold and separate.

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   Step 7: Color the Background (Cool Colors)

   1. Color the background sections using:

      • Purple

      • Blue

   2. Alternate colors just like inside the heart.

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   Step 8: Add Texture

   • Use small circular strokes or uneven pressure to get that soft, grainy look.

   • If using crayons, layering colors lightly adds depth.

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   Step 9: Final Touches

   • Erase visible pencil marks.

   • Darken outlines if needed.

   • Step back and admire that stained-glass glow ✨

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   What This Craft Teaches

   • Warm vs cool colors

   • Symmetry and radial design

   • Color contrast

   • Fine motor skills

   If you want, I can:

   • Adapt this for kids, toddlers, or teens

   • Turn it into a Valentine’s Day project

   • Explain how to do it with watercolor only

   Just tell me 😊