Tissue Paper Stained Glass is a beautiful and easy craft for kids that mimics the colorful magic of stained glass. Using torn tissue paper and a sheet of wax paper or clear contact film, kids can create vibrant designs that come to life when held up to the light.
Perfect for seasonal decorations, nature themes, or just abstract creativity, this craft supports color recognition, fine motor skills, and layering techniques—all in a mess-friendly, screen-free activity.
Materials Needed
• Colored tissue paper (cut or torn into pieces)
• Wax paper or clear contact paper
• White glue (diluted slightly with water) or glue stick
• Optional: black construction paper for frames or outlines
Tools Needed
• Paintbrush (if using liquid glue)
• Scissors
Steps
1. Prep the Tissue Paper: Tear or cut colored tissue paper into small pieces.
2. Set the Base: Lay a sheet of wax paper on a flat surface (or use sticky-side-up contact paper).
3. Apply Glue: If using wax paper, brush a thin layer of diluted glue onto it.
4. Stick and Layer: Press tissue paper pieces onto the glue to create your design, overlapping colors if you like.
5. Seal and Dry: Add another light coat of glue on top to seal the design. Let dry fully before displaying.
6. Display: Tape it to a sunny window to let the light shine through!
Variations
• Shaped Frames: Cut a heart, star, or seasonal shape from black paper and fill the center with tissue paper collage.
• Themed Designs: Try rainbows, flowers, or animals using template outlines.
• Layered Art: Create multi-layer pieces by overlapping wax paper sheets.
• Group Project: Combine many individual “panes” to make a giant stained-glass mural.
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