Tuesday 17 June 2014

Shadow and light

One of my favourite memories from my outdoor childhood is exploring solar paper. When I saw a package for sale at the Montreal Science Centre, I snapped it up for us to explore on a sunny day.

It almost seems like magical stuff...it starts out bright blue, and after time in the sun, it turns white. If there is anything on the paper, it makes a beautiful print.


Once the paper is white, it goes into a quick water bath to develop.

The children made lots of observations as the prints set into the paper.
"Oh look! It's a heart shape!"


The result is a beautiful blend of art and science. 

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