Making a T-shirt using a real fish may sound a little ... well, fishy to you, but this summer craft is sure to catch your child's interest.

Materials

• 1 (dead) fish from the market or a fishing trip
• fabric paint in various colors

• 1 paintbrush
• 1 plain white T-shirt in your child's size

Instructions

1. Rinse the fish well, and dry it gently with a paper towel.

2. Lie the fish on its side and paint it using the fabric paint using your favorite colors and designing any pattern you choose. You can also use a paint roller or paint sponges for a nice effect.

3. Carefully lift the fish and press it, paint-side-down, onto the front and center of the T-shirt.

4. Lift the fish off the T-shirt and you will see that now you have a painted fish, scales and all, on the front of your shirt.

5. Let the paint dry completely.

6. Wash the shirt before wearing.

Tips

• Glitter paint works really well for this project!
• NEVER use a live fish!