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Marbling Paper Using Shaving Cream

"This is a fun activity for adults, but it's easy enough for kids to do it too. With a few household supplies, you can create unique marbled papers that you can use to make cards, bookmarks, and more. This can be a bit messy, but it's a great summer activity when you can do it outside, making clean up easy."
Estimated CostUnder $10
Time to CompleteUnder an hour
Primary TechniquePainting
Type of Paper UsedCardstock
Materials List
- Food Coloring
- Shaving Foam
- Glossy Paper
- Plastic Spoon or Spatula
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