paint-by-nature
Description: Paint and play with natural dyes produced by honey bees
![A sample of cherry as a natural dye.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/32ae18_d28c79252ae74c9fadf0d0b2c5046ee6~mv2.png/v1/crop/x_1539,y_1929,w_887,h_874/fill/w_132,h_130,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/cherry.png)
cherry
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![A sample of coffee as a natural dye.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/32ae18_5db447383fb047fda590263665e2e794~mv2.png/v1/crop/x_1378,y_1996,w_921,h_867/fill/w_137,h_129,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/cofffffffe.png)
coffee
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![A sample of passion fruit as a natural dye.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/32ae18_b0115e0fd7e54a919238575fe7b4c74a~mv2.png/v1/crop/x_1660,y_2076,w_961,h_833/fill/w_149,h_129,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/passionfruit.png)
passion fruit
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Did you know that honey bees pollinate more than 130 fruits and vegetables?
![Watercolor illustration of a beehive painted with natural dyes.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/32ae18_4d5ab4041b1c416e8f3a2a7891be3cae~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_643,h_631,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/IMG_9720_edited.jpg)
![A purple honey bee.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/32ae18_e28caef601974dce8695e16120e3a413~mv2.png/v1/crop/x_172,y_245,w_516,h_437/fill/w_285,h_241,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/beeeeeeeeeeee%20flipped.png)
![""](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/32ae18_fe5c211bd925453d8aaa77b2b5414c4d~mv2.png/v1/crop/x_1360,y_2620,w_1270,h_910/fill/w_127,h_91,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/blinky.png)
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Not only are these products tasty,
but they make amazing natural dyes too!
Learn about the importance of honey bees by painting with the very resources they create
ready to paint some magic?
Downloads Include
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Beehive printout to color
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Step-by-step instructions
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![A printout of a beehive painted over with natural dyes.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/32ae18_36a3f86597434ac5b4c8e9f33e6a93e5~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_410,h_412,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/IMG_9722_heic.png)
![A blue cartoon honey bee.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/32ae18_9ae7f0792fab43a79e06da19e6a70419~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_141,h_147,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/bee%202_edited.png)
Activity Notes
Instructions and coloring sheet are separate files. These are instant PDF downloads. 1-sided printing on 8.5-inch by 11-inch paper is recommended for best print quality.
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Natural dyes will not work as paint on regular printer paper. Follow the instructions on the step-by-step sheet to use dyes as crayons instead.
This content and all of its artwork are for personal and educational uses only. You are not allowed to sell, share, or change these materials for profit.
The outdoors can be unpredictable! Complete these activities with adult supervision and stay aware of your surroundings while foraging outside. Never pick up anything that you can't 100% identify.
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![A drawing of a bright yellow tropical flower with purple leaves.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/32ae18_c494966f8f8c46678af05ff373e492cd~mv2.png/v1/crop/x_139,y_176,w_1182,h_959/fill/w_404,h_328,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/jungle%20flow.png)