Different tools make different marks
Age 5 · Art
A wide brush, a thin brush and a sponge each make their own kind of mark. Your hand moves in a new way for each one.
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- Press a sponge gently to make soft dabs.
- Pull a wide brush sideways to make big stripes.
Key takeaways
- Each tool makes its own kind of mark.
- Your hand moves differently for each tool.
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