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[Stylistic Techniques] A Collection of Ideas Useful for Graduation Projects

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Are you struggling to come up with an idea for your graduation project? A graduation project, the culmination of your school life, is something special.

That’s exactly why it’s so hard to decide what to make.

In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of graduation project ideas, starting with stained glass.

We’ve gathered a wide range—from projects you can tackle with classmates to ones you can take on individually.

Use this as a reference, add your own creative touches, and make a memorable piece!

[Rhetorical Techniques] A Collection of Ideas Useful for Graduation Projects (21–30)

Collage

(3 Pages) 3 simple collage ideas, simple process/journaling ideas

Collage

A collage is made by pasting cutouts from magazines, photos, and the like.

How about making one using cutouts from your school life so far, or photos with friends and family? Once it’s finished, you can display it in your room.

It’s a photo piece filled with wonderful memories that you can enjoy looking at even after graduation.

Another recommendation is to make a collage by attaching your favorite cutouts to a photo frame.

Since it’s a photo frame, once it’s done, you can put in your favorite photos from your school days and display it.

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string

[Painting Technique] Just Pull the String! Create Beautiful Artwork with String (Art for Elementary School Students)

string

A piece made with the string-pulling technique—fun to make as well—would make a great graduation project keepsake.

Apply several colors of your favorite paint directly onto a hemp cord.

Use a water-dampened brush to spread the paint.

Place the cord between a sheet of drawing paper that has been folded to make a crease, and hold it firmly with one hand.

With your other hand, pull the cord out from between the paper to create a pattern.

The design changes depending on the colors you use and how you pull the cord.

The fact that no two pieces are the same is one of this project’s charms.

Once it’s finished, you can paste in memorable photos or write a message.

Besides a graduation project, it also works great as a card.

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Stamping

A simple, easy-to-understand, and easy-to-try technique! Stamping refers to a method where you apply ink such as paint to a stamp (a mold) and press it onto paper, fabric, and so on to transfer the pattern.

You can also use familiar materials for the molds, so it seems you can create interesting works by using recycled items like plastic bottle caps or cardboard, cross-sections of vegetables, or uniquely shaped objects.

Also, the amount of water appears to be a key point, so it’s best to adjust it as you work.

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bleeding painting

Let's try watercolor bleeding painting!

bleeding painting

It nurtures a sense of color and imagination! “Bleeding painting” (wet-on-wet painting) is a technique where you layer watercolor paint diluted with water or use water-based markers on materials like pre-wetted drawing paper, enjoying how the paint naturally bleeds and spreads across the surface.

Its features include color blending, serendipitous color shifts and patterns, and soft, gentle gradients—making it a technique enjoyable for both children and adults.

In the video, they create works using three watercolor colors, sponges, fabric, and drawing paper.

It’s simple and easy to incorporate, so it could be great for a graduation commemorative project.

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Carving

The first step matters! From how to hold a knife to making simple pieces: the basics of soap carving. Soap carving made easy.

Carving

A technique that refers to sculpture in general! One feature is that you can use not only wood, stone, metal, and leather but also familiar materials like soap, vegetables, and fruit.

By carving away material, you can create three-dimensional shapes and patterns.

The appeal lies in enjoying a wide variety of expressions depending on the purpose and material while making the most of each material’s characteristics.

In the video, the basics of soap carving are introduced, and it summarizes the steps and key points up to the completion of a piece.

It’s recommended to try it as a graduation keepsake!

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silk screen

[Handmade] The Easiest Way to Make and Print with a Silk Screen | Tsurara-an

silk screen

Let’s try one of the printmaking techniques! As the name suggests, silk screen printing is a method where ink is pushed through the open areas of a mesh—such as silk or nylon—to print.

Its appeal lies in the fact that you can print without reversing the image, achieve vivid colors and uniform color fields, and print on various materials and even curved surfaces, including paper, fabric, and boards.

In the video, they gather tools from a 100-yen shop and introduce the basics of how to print with silk screen.

Be sure to check it out for reference!

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Stencil

Stencil Basics — Stencil Series #1

Stencil

Simple and easy to try! Stenciling is one of the printmaking techniques where paint or ink is applied through the cut-out areas of a template called a stencil sheet and rubbed in to create an image.

It’s perfect for expressing letters and patterns uniformly and repeatedly.

The video carefully explains the basics of the stencil technique and each step of the process.

It also covers tips and points to watch out for when printing on items like T-shirts.

Depending on the combination of fabric and dye, you can enjoy a variety of nuances.

Be sure to take this opportunity to give it a try!

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