Teacher prompted his students to think inventively toward new methods of controlling paint on paper. (Author/RK)

Hand-run washing machine wringers, acetate plates, bottles, and cheesecloth are combined to show students the intaglio embossed method of printing. (DS)

Suggests teachers use imagination in designing their own stencil materials to avoid monotony in art activities. (DS)

Step by step outline for making puppets, scenery, the stage, etc., with suggestions for followup activities. (CB)

Described an art program that has become the focal point of projects and interests of students in a related arts program. (Author/RK)

Article discussed children's use of buttons as a device for stimulating imaginative thinking in picture making activities. (Author/RK)

Thirteen ideas for using paper bags for class art activities are given. Directions for making bag barracudas, bionic bags, bigfoot bags, bag sculptures, bag beads, and body bag superstars are included. (PP)

Examines the current state of acceptance and use of microformatted visual materials for serious research in art. Problems of resolution, color fidelity, permanence, and large audience image display are discussed against new trends in publication and distribution which together can increase the holdings and research capacity of institutions.…

Painting cloth with crayons is suggested as a challenging art project, especially for students who have difficulty with the complex tools and processes typical of more advanced textile work. Instructions are given for creating decorative banners with this technique. One of seven articles in this issue on fiber arts. (Author/SJL)

While deploring the trend toward imposing student fees for art courses in public secondary schools, the author cites information from a national survey showing that it is enormously difficult for school art budgets to keep up with inflation. He presents data on the cost of selected art supplies, 1949-1980. (SJL)

Sixty-one children were asked to construct a man, using six different methods. Data indicate that ability to identify body parts, eye-hand coordination, or use of particular materials made no significant differences in success, which seemed more related to the understanding that shapes may have symbolic meaning. (Author/SJL)

An alphabetical listing of materials, equipment, supplies, publications, schools, and services used by arts and crafts teachers, with names and mailing addresses of suppliers. (Author/SJL)