Explore the ancient art of gyotaku from Nasco. Ideal for STEM curriculum, this fish can be used to introduce students or an entire classroom to a traditional Japanese fish printing technique. The fish mold can be used with block printing ink, creating unique greeting cards and stationery, framed prints for hanging, or wrapping paper. Ideas are endless! It is an excellent interdisciplinary project that will stimulate discussion about Japanese culture, different species of fish, other types of nature printing, fish anatomy, and more. Dimensions of the fish are 15-1/2 in. L x 6 in. W and weighs 1.6 lbs.
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- EDUCATIONAL: Ideal for STEAM curriculum, this fish can be used to introduce students or an entire classroom to a traditional Japanese fish printing technique. Learn how to make gyotaku (that’s Japanese for ‘fish print’) by using a realistic fish replica made of rubber. It is an excellent interdisciplinary project that will stimulate discussion about Japanese culture, different species of fish, other types of nature printing, fish anatomy, and more.
- INSPIRATIONAL IDEAS: Create unique greeting cards and stationery, framed prints for hanging, wrapping paper, prints on t-shirts – the ideas are endless.
- HIGH QUALITY: Fish replicas are durable and reusable. Simply clean with water and mild soap (no harsh chemicals). Works great with non-toxic water-soluble block printing ink.
- ASSORTED COLOR OPTIONS: Experiment with bright colors and various media, such as tempera, acrylic, screen inks and more.
- DIMENSIONS: 15-1/2 in. L x 6 in. W and weighs 1.6 lbs.
- MADE IN THE USA: Gyotaku fish replicas from Nasco are made in the USA
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