Printing Foam is an easy, economic and very popular introduction to printmaking, designed for all age levels Made from a thin, soft polystyrene, Printing Foam is lightweight, stores easily and is very safe to use. There is no need for any sharp or dangerous tools, no press or special tools required. Although it's excellent for younger children, students of all ages can achieve fantastic results Single & multiple colour printing: Follow the "How to" steps above to achieve your design. Experiment with different papers and printing inks. This example is a design drawn directly onto the foam and printed on black paper using white paint. You may also wish to hand colour the finished print.Print with multiple colours: Multi-coloured prints may be achieved by the reduction method. Draw lines on the printing foam where you want white lines and print with a light colour. Allow to dry. Add more lines on the foam where you want the first colour and print with a darker colour. Put in registration marks to correctly line up the prints with each colour.Chine-collé Printing onto pre-printed paper: Create interesting effects and depths to your design by printing on a variety of paper surfaces. Experiment with these backgrounds: Create a collage of torn tissue paper, use sheets of metallic papers, pre-printed papers or painted backgrounds to vary the results. This is great for all ages depending on the skill base the broader are the opportunities.Hand colour prints with coloured pencils, markers, Gouache, Food Dye or Oil PastelCut shapes out of the Printing Foam to create a collage of printed areas.