Marbled Paper with Shaving Cream Craft for Kids
Fun sensory art activity with beautiful swirl designs.
Yield: 1 activity
Cost: $2
Equipment
- 1 lined baking pan (for shaving cream base)
- 1 lined baking pan or tray (for prints)
- Flat-edge scraper Silicone spatula, Craft squeegee, Flat plastic edge
Materials
- Cardstock (important — holds up best)
- Shaving cream (foam, not gel)
- Acrylic paint or tempera paint
- Toothpick (or similar tool for swirling)
- Scissors (if cutting shapes)
- Template (optional for hearts or shapes)
Instructions
- Line both baking pans or trays
- Spray shaving cream into one pan
- Spread it into an even thick layer
- Squirt paint colors over the shaving cream
- Use 1–3 colors depending on your design
- Take a toothpick and drag lines through the paint
- Swirl vertically and horizontally to create patterns
- Place cardstock (or paper shape) onto the surface
- Press gently so it makes full contact
- Lift paper straight up
- Place it on the clean lined pan
- Hold paper steady with one hand
- Use a flat-edge tool to scrape off shaving cream
- Drag in one smooth motion across the page
- Repeat scrape if needed
- Let dry completely
Notes
Adults should always supervise crafts and activities. Small items are a choking hazard.