A Portrait on a Collage of Coloured Cellophane

Draw a portrait onto a photo pocket or laminating pouch with a Uni Posca marker by placing a photo underneath. A collage of coloured cellophane is inserted inside and the portrait is then laminated, trimmed and inserted inside a passepartout frame.

A framed Portrait on a Collage of Coloured Cellophane

Image-wise (spatial intelligence): Spatial intelligence: children's knowledge about colours and how they work together is enhanced when basic coloured pieces of cellophane are put on top of each other.

A framed Portrait on a Collage of Coloured Cellophane

1

Cut strips of cellophane in different widths and colours.

A framed Portrait on a Collage of Coloured Cellophane

2

Place a photo headshot underneath the laminating pouch. Open the pouch, thus drawing the portait – i.e. the outline and the facial features - on the inside of the pouch. Use a black Uni Posca marker.

A framed Portrait on a Collage of Coloured Cellophane

3

Arrange the coloured cellophane strips as a collage over the marker drawing. Close the pouch when finished.

A framed Portrait on a Collage of Coloured Cellophane

4

Laminate the pouch and trim.

A framed Portrait on a Collage of Coloured Cellophane

5

Mount the picture inside a passepartout frame using double-sided adhesive tape.

A framed Portrait on a Collage of Coloured Cellophane

Another variant

A framed Portrait on a Collage of Coloured Cellophane