Download and print out the tube template. Cut out and set aside.
Glue the pieces together using a glue stick or white school glue.
Cut small bits of white paper and add to the edges to create “shine” and give it more life.
Your tube kid is done unless you would like to create a watercolor background. You could also glue this tube kid To construction paper.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR WATERCOLOR BACKGROUND:Prepare a surface with newspaper or a vinyl tablecloth for easy cleanup.
Set up watercolor paints in shades of blue that you’d like to use.
Mix in some green and yellow for even more color.
Coat your paper in water until it’s damp but not soaked. Use a paintbrush for this step. Add watercolor paint and cover the paper.
Mix in some various shades of blue until you’re happy with how it looks.
Sprinkle a few pinches of salt across the wet paint. It’s important that you do this while the paint is wet, otherwise, it will not work. The salt will create the paint to separate and cause an explosive looking effect.
Allow the paper to dry completely. This will take a while since it was so wet.
Once dry, glue the bubbles and tube kid onto the paper.