Right after we tried marbling eggs, we tried marbling paper with colorful origami paper (these pre cut squares are a life saviour! Saves me cutting from large crepe/ kite/ chart paper).
These is quite a simple activity with remarkable effects! We had leftover paint from the egg activity (dark blue tempera paint mixed in water in a shallow baking dish, and a few drops of oil swirled in). All he had to do was dip in paper one by one and leave it out to dry!
Tip: perhaps you shouldn't leave your kid alone with it for too long. Or at least don't leave out the bottle of olive oil with him. Although it was a tiny bottle, he poured it all over the dish, easel, floor ...sigh. Had to wait for the maid to clean it up next morning!
The oil created the marbled effect. Better to use dark color over light colored sheets, else it may not show at all!
Tip: perhaps you shouldn't leave your kid alone with it for too long. Or at least don't leave out the bottle of olive oil with him. Although it was a tiny bottle, he poured it all over the dish, easel, floor ...sigh. Had to wait for the maid to clean it up next morning!
I keep meaning to try marbling - you've just inspired me to try it this week!
ReplyDeleteYou should... its not a big hassle!
DeleteThat looks pretty and fun, we must try this. #Parenting-pin-it-party
ReplyDeleteThis looks like SO much fun! It's a must-try. I bet the kids will LOVE it.
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Thanks , Pls let me know their reactions!
DeleteWhat a cool idea. I wonder, if you could make pieces big enough to use as wrapping paper. That would be so unique.
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Hmmm, that's a good idea. But I'll worry abt the oil. this was My kids first time so he poured in a LOT of oil, maybe if it's just a few drops as intended, the paper won't be so oily even after drying!
DeleteBeautiful - would look great as fabric too. :)
ReplyDeleteBecause they look well lined up? I would've put them this way over my glass doors - would look beautiful with the sun light shining through them- if it weren't for the utter oilyness! Thanks Julie
DeleteI love marbling paper. When I taught, it was the student's favorite activity. Love that the maid was willing to clean up the oil spill :>)))
ReplyDeleteYes, she absolutely adores him - thankfully! I loved marbling too! Will try this again soon :)
DeleteThese look like so much fun! My little girl would love to do this! Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty!
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So Simply Stephanie
Yes Stephanie it i fun! every paper marbles differently!
DeleteOh, I remember doing that as a school project, some ages ago, LOL. So cool! Thanks for sharing at Thursday Favorite Things!
ReplyDeleteReally? I didn't! Just heard of this technique recently!
DeleteThis look so neat! I'm going to have to try this! Thanks for linking up at the Thoughtful Spot Weekly Blog Hop! We hope you join us again next week!
ReplyDeleteThanks Samantha
DeleteLove this idea! I would never have thought to marble paper. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann
Thanks Jann
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