Father's Day is soon approaching and today I am sharing this fantastic black glue father's day craft idea which is super cute, fun, and easy to make with little ones. I really do hope you love this craft and that it will be a great idea for you to try out. Enjoy!
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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
- Unique Art Technique: The use of black glue adds a cool and creative twist to traditional crafting, making the artwork pop with its striking, glossy lines.
- Personalized Gifts: Kids can make personalized designs for their dads, like handprints, hearts, or messages, turning the craft into a heartfelt keepsake.
- Easy Yet Meaningful: While simple to create, the craft delivers a meaningful and thoughtful gift, perfect for Father’s Day, without requiring too many materials.
🎨 Supplies Needed
🖌️ How To How to Make This Fathers Day Tie Craft
- Step 1: Open the top of a half empty bottle of glue.
- Step 2: Squirt a good amount of black paint into the bottle. The glue will look a dark cloudy grey.
- Step 3: Put the lid back on and shake well. If the glue is not shaking together, squeeze into a cup, mix and use a funnel to pour the black glue back into the bottle.
- Step 4: Download and print out the necktie template.
- Step 5: Trace the template with black glue.
- Step 6: Allow the glue to dry completely. Place in the sun or allow it to dry overnight.
- Step 7: Use watercolours to paint the neckties. The black glue will keep the colours from bleeding into other areas.
- Step 8: Allow the paint to dry completely.
- Step 9: Cut the neckties out. Your necktie craft is finished.
This would make a fun classroom craft. How cute would these be to send home as a keepsake gift?
💡 Pro Tip: Lightly pencil in your full design before applying markers or paint—it lets kids reposition elements for better layout without committing too early.
🧑🎨 Expert Tips
- Center Framing: Start with the written message in the center, then design around it—this helps maintain balance and draws the eye to what matters most.
- Letter Size: Keep message letters thick and bold enough to be readable from a distance—faint or tiny text gets lost in decorative backgrounds.
- Border Planning: Leave at least half an inch of space around the edges so the design doesn't feel crowded when the full artwork is viewed or framed.
- Color Focus: Choose one bold color for the message and use softer, lighter shades around it—this keeps the wording dominant in the finished piece.
- Background Control: Avoid using dark or textured patterns directly behind the message—plain space underneath the words improves legibility and contrast.
- Name Placement: Place the child’s name and date in a bottom corner, small but visible—this adds a personal touch without pulling attention from the main greeting.
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💭 FAQs
Yes, waiting for the black glue to dry before painting encourages children to practice patience. It helps them understand the importance of allowing time for materials to set properly.
Absolutely, planning the craft around drying times teaches kids to manage their time effectively. They learn to allocate periods for drying and painting accordingly.
Yes, following the steps of applying glue, waiting for it to dry, and then painting reinforces the concept of sequencing. It aids in developing logical thinking and task order comprehension.
Engaging in a multi-step process with waiting periods enhances children's focus. They learn to maintain attention over time and see the value in completing each step carefully.
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Get your free Printable Ties Template here!
Black Glue Fathers Day Craft Idea For Kids
Equipment
- Scissors
Materials
- Cardstock
- Glue
- Paint Brush
- Black Paint
- Watercolor
Instructions
- Open the top of a half empty bottle of glue.
- Squirt a good amount of black paint into the bottle. The glue will look a dark cloudy grey.
- Put the lid back on and shake well. If the glue is not shaking together, squeeze into a cup, mix and use a funnel to pour the black glue back into the bottle.
- Download and print out the necktie template.
- Trace the template with black glue.
- Allow the glue to dry completely. Place in the sun or allow it to dry overnight.
- Use watercolors to paint. The black glue will keep the colours from bleeding into other areas.
- Allow the paint to dry completely.
- Your necktie craft is finished.
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I look forward to trying this
wonderful idea! i have been looking for an easy craft for my pre-k 3 kids to do for our donuts with dad event. Anyway, are you selling the template? I cant seem to find the link to download. Thank you!
Hi, here is the pdf https://www.theinspirationedit.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/ties.pdf