Shaving Cream Marbling

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In this activity, learners will create beautiful greeting cards by marbling with shaving cream and food dye. They will explore the chemistry behind the art of marbling. Activity includes written instructions and an accompanying video.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
5 to 10 minutes
Learning Time:
30 to 45 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
$5 - $10 per group of students
Age Range:
Ages 4 - adult
Resource Type:
Activity
Language:
English

Materials List (per group of students)

  • Foam shaving cream
  • Food dye
  • Toothpicks, skewers, or plastic forks
  • Two cookie sheets
  • A shower squeegee
  • Paper (cardstock works best, but any will do)

Keywords

Subjects

  • Physical Sciences
    • Chemistry

Informal Categories

  • Arts and Crafts

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Access Rights:

  • Free access

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Source Collection

  • COSI Connects

Rights:

  • All rights reserved, COSI, 2021