Have you ever seen Paper Marbling and wanted to make it? I promise this craft is as fun as it is easy! With a few supplies, you can create a piece for show, or use the finished piece for other projects! Keep reading for the paper marbling tutorial!
The art of Paper Marbling can be done several ways. This tutorial will show you how to marble with shaving cream. Oils, paper starch, even milk have been used as the liquid base. Inks can also vary. Nail polish can be used and works great on other surfaces besides paper. Today though, we’ll be learning about marbling with foam shaving cream.
What you’ll need:
- Paper/Paper Cardstock
/Photo Paper
- Ink Bottles
/Paint/Food Coloring
(small amount of water)
- Toothpick/Paint Brush
- Foam Shave Cream
- Container that fits paper being used
- Scraping tool: Old Credit Card/Thick Cardboard
- Optional: Second Bowl
- Optional: Gloves
/
/Paint/
(small amount of water)
Paper Marbling Tutorial
First, gather your supplies. Also, some inks may not be washable. Be sure to protect hands and work surfaces.
Spray foam shaving cream into container that fits your paper size. A cookie sheet, plate, aluminum pans are all options. Then, once a layer of shaving cream is put in container, spread it out as even as possible.
Next, using ink droppers, food coloring, or paint, add drops as desired.
Using a toothpick, the handle of a paint brush, or another similar object, spread ink/paint/color around in foam.
Carefully place paper straight down in ink.
Lastly, with straight edge, scrap off any excess foam shaving cream and scrap into extra dish. Then, set aside to dry. These can be put flat on a protective surface or hung to dry. The type of paper will depend on how long it takes to dry. IE: regular paper takes longer than photo paper.
Also, if shaving cream isn’t too blended, continue to make as many as you’d like. Wash off or dispose of container and begin again for new projects!
There’s more:
Also, other items may be required for the following projects:
- Cards/Invites
- Scrap Booking
- Bookmark
- Wrapping Paper
- Framed Wall Art
- Origami
- 3D Paper Crafts (such as flowers, containers, etc)
- Envelopes
- Gift Tags
- Book Covers
- Fabric (with fabric dye)
- Paper Banner
- Easter Eggs (Using food safe dyes and whipped topping/cool whip)
- Canvases
- Stationary/Journal
- Cupcake Liners (Using food safe dyes and whipped topping/cool whip)
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