If you're looking for bat crafts for kids or fun and spooky Halloween craft idea then look no further! Today on The Inspiration Edit we have a super fun and easy Halloween bat art project for kids of all ages which uses oil painting.
Creating this bat craft is not only fun, it's a great way to teach children about oil pastels, how to blend and mix colors. That is a great skill to learn and one that can be used in future art projects.
Don't forget to check out our spooky oil pastel Haunted Houses and our other fantastic Halloween Craft ideas!
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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
- Bold & Boo-tiful: Kids can create eye-catching bats with dramatic wings, spooky shapes, and fun pops of Halloween color.
- Awesome for Wall Displays: These bats make perfect decorations for classroom walls, bedroom doors, or fridge art galleries.
- No Wrong Way to Make One: Whether the wings are crooked or the eyes are huge, every bat turns out delightfully unique.
🎨 Supplies Needed
- Printer and haunted house template
- Construction Paper or Cardstock
- Oil Pastels
- Scissors
- Glue
🖌️ How to Create This Bat Painting
- Step 1: Download and print out the Bat template. Carefully cut out all the bats from the template and set aside. On a white piece of construction paper or cardstock, draw a circle (moon) with yellow pastels and then trace that circle with orange.
- Step 2: Use your fingertips to smudge the colors together.
- Step 3: Use blues and greens to create color around the moon. Put a thick layer of oil pastel on and then use your fingertips to blend, blend, and blend some more.
- Step 4: Once finished, draw a border around the entire piece of paper with black oil pastel. Blend the black pastel towards the middle of the paper.
- Step 5: Once satisfied with the result, glue the bats all over the moon.
- Step 6: You can totally make this project unique and experiment with many different colors. A white moon with a purple and pink background sounds amazing!
Your Halloween bat painting is now complete and ready to display.
💡 Pro Tip: Incorporate glow-in-the-dark paint on the bat's eyes or wings to add an eerie effect when displayed in low-light settings.
🧑🎨 Expert Tips
- Material Selection: Opt for sturdy cardstock or construction paper to ensure the bat maintains its shape and withstands handling.
- Wing Support: Reinforce the bat's wings by adding a second layer or using a lightweight wire to prevent drooping when displayed.
- Attachment Points: Use small, discreet holes at the top of the wings to thread string or fishing line for hanging, ensuring the bat remains upright.
- Balance Check: Before finalizing the hanging mechanism, test the bat's balance to prevent tilting and ensure it hangs evenly.
- Surface Protection: Apply a clear sealant spray to the finished bat to protect against moisture and dust, especially if displayed outdoors.
- Storage Solution: Store the bat craft in a flat, dry container to maintain its shape and prevent creases for future use.
Halloween Bat Art Project for Kids
Materials
- Printer
- Haunted House Template
- Construction Paper or Cardstock
- Oil Pastels
- Scissors
- Glue
Instructions
- Download and print out the Bat template. Carefully cut out all the bats from the template and set aside. On a white piece of construction paper or cardstock, draw a circle (moon) with yellow pastels and then trace that circle with orange.
- Use your fingertips to smudge the colors together.
- Use blues and greens to create color around the moon. Put a thick layer of oil pastel on and then use your fingertips to blend, blend, and blend some more.
- Once finished, draw a border around the entire piece of paper with black oil pastel. Blend the black pastel towards the middle of the paper.
- Once satisfied with the result, glue the bats all over the moon.
- You can totally make this project unique and experiment with many different colors. A white moon with a purple and pink background sounds amazing!
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