
Paint-Stamped Aliens
Young artists learn why aliens love underpants and create a fashionable garment for their own alien to wear, using cutting, stamping and painting skills.


Story: Aliens Love Underpants, written by Claire Freedman and illustrated by Ben Cart
Project: Use cutting, stamping and painting skills to create an alien wearing underpants!
Featured Artwork: Jack D. Teemer Jr. (American, 1948—1992), Cleveland, 1982, 1982, chromogenic dye coupler print. Gift of the artist, 1990.38
Supplies Needed
- Four: acrylic paint colors
- Two: construction paper, contrasting colors
- Scissors
- Oil pastels or crayons
- Masking tape
- Three: recycled items in basic shapes (circle, square, triangle or rectangle)
Optional Supplies
- Glue stick
- Palette paper or recycled lid for paint