Dinosaur Rubbing Plates (Set of 6)

Dinosaur Rubbing Plates bring prehistoric creatures to life through texture, color, and hands-on discovery. Place a sheet of paper over one of the plates and rub with the side of a crayon to reveal the dinosaur design underneath, then add color, scenery, and extra details to turn each rubbing into a unique piece of Jurassic-inspired artwork.

This set includes 6 reusable plastic rubbing plates featuring detailed dinosaur designs. At approximately 7½" x 9½", the plates are substantially larger than many standard rubbing plates, giving kids plenty of room to uncover dinosaur bodies, bones, scales, spikes, and other prehistoric details while experimenting with color and pressure.

And these plates can do far more than traditional crayon rubbings. Press them into modeling clay to create textured impressions, incorporate them into papier-mâché projects, or use white glue and food coloring to create peel-away suncatcher designs. Their larger format also makes them especially useful for science-art connections, dinosaur units, fossil themes, camp projects, and mixed-media activities.

Designed for ages 3+, these Roylco Dinosaur Rubbing Plates are reusable tools that can return to the art table again and again. One day they can introduce preschoolers to texture; the next, they can support a dinosaur lesson, a fossil-inspired clay activity, or a full prehistoric art project with older kids.

Reveal Prehistoric Creatures One Crayon Stroke at a Time

The fun starts with a blank sheet of paper and a hidden dinosaur underneath. As kids move a crayon across the page, outlines and textures gradually appear, creating that little “whoa, there it is!” moment that makes rubbing activities so satisfying.

Participants can use a single color for a simple, fossil-like effect or layer multiple colors to create vibrant dinosaur artwork. Finished rubbings can become prehistoric landscapes, science posters, cards, book-report illustrations, classroom displays, or starting points for imaginative stories.

The generous plate size also gives children room to notice details they might miss on smaller designs. Teachers and program leaders can use those details to start conversations about dinosaur anatomy, fossils, herbivores and carnivores, prehistoric habitats, or how scientists use physical evidence to learn about extinct animals.

Why These Dinosaur Rubbing Plates Keep Creativity Roaring

• Six reusable dinosaur plates provide multiple prehistoric designs for art and learning activities
• Large 7½" x 9½" format reveals plenty of dinosaur detail and gives kids room to create bold rubbings
• Raised textures appear easily when paper is placed over the plate and rubbed with the side of a crayon
• Reusable plastic construction makes the plates suitable for repeated classroom, camp, program, and home use
• Works for crayon rubbings, clay impressions, papier-mâché, suncatchers, and mixed-media art
• Connects naturally with dinosaur units, fossils, prehistoric habitats, science lessons, and nature-history themes
• Designed for ages 3+ and adaptable for preschoolers through older elementary artists

Product Highlights

• Set of 6 – Includes six reusable rubbing plates featuring assorted dinosaur designs
• Extra-Large Plates – Each plate measures approximately 7½" x 9½" for detailed, high-impact dinosaur artwork
• Reusable Plastic – Durable construction supports repeated use across art centers, science units, camps, and home activities
• Multiple Art Techniques – Use for crayon rubbings, clay impressions, papier-mâché, suncatchers, and mixed-media projects
• Science & Art Connection – Perfect for dinosaur studies, fossil themes, prehistoric habitats, texture exploration, and observation
• Easy to Use – Place paper over a plate and rub with the side of a crayon to reveal the hidden pattern underneath
• Ages 3+ – Recommended for preschool-age children and older participants

What’s Included

6 reusable plastic Dinosaur Rubbing Plates featuring assorted prehistoric designs.

Dinosaur Rubbing Plates Are Great For

• Schools: Bring dinosaur and fossil units into the art room. Students can make rubbings, compare dinosaur features, create prehistoric scenes, explore texture, and connect visual art with science and natural-history lessons
• After-School Programs: Keep a reusable dinosaur activity ready for creative downtime. Kids can experiment with different colors, build dinosaur scenes, make clay impressions, or turn rubbings into larger mixed-media projects
• Camps: Make dinosaur day roar with an easy hands-on activity. Campers can create prehistoric artwork during themed weeks, rainy days, science rotations, or open craft periods without requiring complicated setup
• Recreation Centers: Offer a flexible art activity that works across several age groups. Younger children can enjoy simple rubbings while older participants explore layered colors, clay textures, and more advanced mixed-media techniques
• Nursing Homes / Senior Centers: Add playful prehistoric imagery to relaxing texture-based art sessions. Participants can create rubbings, experiment with clay impressions, or collaborate with visiting children during intergenerational programs
• Kids at Home: Turn a table into a reusable prehistoric art station. Dinosaur fans can make rubbings, fossil-like clay impressions, cards, posters, and imaginative scenes again and again
• Parties / Events: Give dinosaur-themed guests a quick-to-start, fun activity to reveal. Great for prehistoric birthdays, science events, museum programs, family craft days, and dinosaur make-and-take stations

Tips for Best Results

• Place each rubbing plate on a firm, flat surface before positioning paper over the design
• Use the side of an unwrapped crayon rather than the tip to reveal large textured areas more evenly
• Hold the paper securely in place while rubbing so the plate does not shift underneath
• Experiment with light and firm pressure to see how different dinosaur details appear
• Layer different crayon colors over the same rubbing for more dimensional prehistoric effects
• Use finished dinosaur rubbings as starting points for habitats, fossil displays, story illustrations, and science posters
• Wash and dry the reusable plastic plates as needed before storing them flat for the next activity

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Planning this activity for a classroom, camp, or larger group? Read The Ultimate Guide to Hosting a Memorable Group Crafting Session for practical ideas on organizing materials, preparing stations, and keeping participants engaged.

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Unearth a New Dinosaur Every Time You Create

Dinosaur Rubbing Plates combine the excitement of prehistoric creatures with the satisfying surprise of hidden texture art. With six oversized, reusable designs and multiple ways to create, one set supports everything from quick crayon rubbings to fossil-style clay impressions and full dinosaur art projects.

Add this set to your school, after-school program, camp, recreation center, senior program, dinosaur unit, or home craft collection and let artists uncover prehistoric creativity project after project.