Ep 14. Season 1 - Episode 14
- October 4, 2007
- 18 min
Mister Maker is a children's television series featuring a fun and interactive art theme. In season 1 - episode 14, Mister Maker has his creative hat on as he brings out a range of colorful and imaginative ideas for kids to try out themselves. Throughout the episode, he demonstrates a variety of art techniques, from creating animals using paper plates to making a fun bubble wrap print.
The episode starts off with Mister Maker introducing his "Minute Make" challenge, where he encourages kids to get creative and make their own koalas using plain paper plates, colored paper, and googly eyes. He then moves on to demonstrate how to create a wavy picture using different colored wool, showing kids how to weave and fix their wool threads onto a cardboard frame to create a cool 3D effect.
Next up, Mister Maker presents his latest creation which involves using French knitting to create a funky scarf. French knitting is a technique where you use a spool with pegs to create long chains of wool. He demonstrates how to use the spooling technique to create a long scarf chain, and then shows kids how to turn it into a new accessory by weaving in beads onto the chain.
Moving on to another art form, Mister Maker shows kids how to make a fantastic fish mosaic using cut-out colored paper, glue and cellophane. To make a fish mosaic, you need to draw and cut out a fish shape from a piece of cardboard. You then glue pieces of colorful paper to the fish outline, creating a beautiful pattern in the process. To finish off your mosaic, you can add a layer of cellophane to give it a shiny finish.
After the mosaic project is complete, Mister Maker gets out his bubble wrap to show how to make a simple but effective printing technique. Kids can use bubble wrap, paint and wax to create a unique and original print. First, you need to paint your design onto the bubble wrap using different colors of paint. Then, press the bubble wrap down onto fabric or paper and leave it to dry. After the paint has dried, you can add wax to create a resist pattern, giving your print a cool texture.
Finally, Mister Maker introduces a fun and interactive game of "Guess the Picture". In this game, he shows a series of images on his "Circle of Friendship" and challenges kids to guess what he is making. Kids can get involved by trying to guess the image and then creating the art themselves. This game is a fantastic way to get kids interested in art, and to encourage them to experiment with their own creative ideas.
Overall, season 1 - episode 14 of Mister Maker is a fun and interactive art-themed episode that will inspire children to get creative and try out some new techniques. From koala paper plates to fish mosaics and French knitting, there is something for everyone in this episode. Whether you are looking to try your hand at a new art form or just looking for some fun and creative ideas, Mister Maker has got you covered. So grab your scissors, glue, and paper, and get ready to create!