What You Need:

• crayons
• watercolours
• paper

How To Do It:

1. Draw a design with crayons on the paper. Press hard to make heavy, solid lines.
2. Paint the background with the water colours. The was in the crayons will repel the watercolours, leaving a clear bold design.

For fun, use clear paraffin to make an invisible secret message. When you paint over it, your message will appear like magic.

Originally published as part of an article in The Orleans Star, January 23, 1996.