How to Make a Painting Using Marbles
Post Date: 28 Apr 2009 Viewed: 913
Painting with marbles is a creative way for children to make new and unique works of art. Kids can let their imaginations run wild with this art project. Follow a few steps to help your kids make a painting using marbles.
Step1
Put sheets of newspaper down on your working area to protect the surface from the paint and to make cleanup easier after doing this art project.
Step2
Pick out colors of poster paint or liquid tempera paint to use. Pour the paint into plastic cups.
Step3
Place three to four marbles into each cup of paint. Be careful not to splash yourself or anyone else when doing so.
Step4
Put a piece of paper on the bottom of a cardboard box, a large shallow pan or a pie tin to create your workplace.
Step5
Pick out the marbles carefully from the cups using a plastic spoon. Retrieve the marbles one at a time.
Step6
Place a marble into your workplace and tilt the container from side to side to create beautiful designs that resemble fireworks.
Step7
Continue doing this with as many different colors of paint as you would like. Repeat the steps with each color.