![]() ![]() Too much food coloring and it will get muddy looking. Always start with less because you can more if needed. Next, add in a few drops of food coloring. You want to make sure to have shaving cream cover all parts of your intended marbled object. To start this project, fill a large container or sheet pan with shaving cream. There is something about spraying an entire container with big fluffy white shaving cream that gets anyone in the mood to be creative. ![]() Marbling with shaving cream is a FUN project and so easy even kids can have fun with this one. I DIY marbled these canisters using shaving cream and many people loving dying Easter Eggs with shaving cream. Be sure to look for the foam shaving cream, not a gel shaving cream as the gel will not work.įor shaving cream marbled projects, you also will need food coloring (I use simple liquid drops), a wooden skewer, a disposable tin or plastic try and your item to marble. The main supply for this technique is good old fashioned shaving cream. Set aside your project to fully dry and put the lids back on all your polishes. Using a toothpick or wooden skewer, quickly and lightly mix the paint and then immediately dip your object into the water/paint. ![]() You can make lines, drops or whatever pattern you would like. After your lids are all open (prepare for the strong smell, always do this in a well ventilated area), pour the polish into your water. The nail polish can dry quickly, so after many project fails, I have learned this is an important step. Once you have selected your colors, I always open all of the polish lids before I start. Next, fill a container with water and decide on your nail polish colors. Be sure to lay out a protective sheet to keep your work surface safe. Marbling with nail polish is a quick and simple process. I also like that the dry time for nail polish marbled projects is pretty fast compared to using acrylic or pour over paints. That post has been very popular on my blog and also on Pinterest!Īlthough marbling with nail polish is smelly (be sure to work in a highly ventilated area), the supplies are very inexpensive and the end product looks absolutely stunning. I also shared 12 of my favorite marbled projects that will excite from across the internet in a fun roundup post. You might also be interested reading about the process of writing a craft BOOK ! PLUS, did you know I wrote a book that is completely dedicated to marbling crafts - Make your Own MARBLED Creations! Be sure to check it out. I figured out many new techniques that help make the marble crafting process go so much easier. ![]() I tried my first marble craft project in 2014 ( a Marbled Room Diffuser) and over the years, I have learned a few new things. There are so many different types of marbled craft techniques from using nail polish, shaving cream, clay, pour over paints and there is even marbling food – so there is really something for everyone! Today I will be sharing my Marbling 101 Tips, Marbling Techniques and Tricks. Marbling has become such a popular crafting technique in the last few years and I fully support it! I have done over 20 different marbled projects using all different types of materials and supplies. This post has been updated since it’s original publish date of May 2018. ![]()
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