Sticky-Dot Illusion

Materials

• sticky-dots, one color
• contrasting color of base paper, about 8" x 10"

Process

1. Choose a color of sticky-dots and then a contrasting color of paper. For example, yellow dots on purple paper work as an effective illusionary combination.
2. Stick a yellow dot on the purple paper. then another. Then another and another and another. Try to leave purple paper showing between the dots.
3. When the paper is well filled with dots, stand back and look at the design. Foe more optical fun, stare at the design for a little while, then stare at a white wall. See the dots?

Variations

• Use two sizes of dots of the same color on a contrasting paper. Try to make patterns with the large and small dot for an optically stimulating experience.
• Cut construction paper or colorful sticky-backed paper into squares, circles and other shapes from several colors. Create a collage on a contrasting color of base paper. Incorporate patterns forwonderfully weird optical results.