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Marble Painting

Mix play and art by using marbles to paint unique abstract prints.

Materials Needed

Shaking container: Canister
(Pringles, ice cream pint) or
box with cover (gift box or
small shoe box)
Sketch paper
Marbles or ping pong balls
Poster paint
Paint containers (palette or
small bowls)
Plastic spoons

Safety Guidelines

Marbles can be choking hazards and should be used under adult supervision. Ping pong balls can be used as a safer alternative for children below the age of three.
Always let your child use child-safe scissors.

Steps

	1.	Cut sketch paper to fit inside the bottom of your box. If you are using canisters, cut paper and roll it inside the canister.
	2.	Add some water to poster paint, making sure the paints don't get too watered down.
	3.	Dip 2 to 3 marbles (or ping pong balls) in one color. Use a spoon to move each marble or ping pong ball around the paint. The balls should be thoroughly coated with paint.
	4.	Scoop out the marbles and drop them into the canister or box.
	5.	Cover the canister or box and start shaking.
	6.	Remove the cover and take out the marbles.
	7.	Repeat this process (Steps 3 to 6) using one color at a time.
	8.	When you're finished, check out your artwork. The marbles made spectacular abstract prints on paper!

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