Marble Painting ~ with Unexpected Results

Lot of ways to do marble painting..

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




Materials

• Shaking container: Canister (Pringles, ice cream tub) 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

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!