Shaving Cream Marbled Paper

1 min read September 13, 2026 Mariah Leeson
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Marble painting is all the rage right now and this project lets the kids in on the fun too. This DIY Marbled Paper with Shaving Cream is the perfect afternoon craft to let the kids' creativity flow.

Project Time
10 to 20 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Fill the craft tray with shaving cream, make sure you cover an area large enough for your paper.

Shaving Cream Marbled Paper step 1
Step
2

Add drops of paint, in a random pattern, to the shaving cream.

Shaving Cream Marbled Paper step 2
Step
3

Use a spatula and drag it through the paint from top to bottom, and then side to side, to create a marbled effect.

Shaving Cream Marbled Paper step 3
Step
4

Place the watercolor paper face down in the shaving cream. Gently press down on the paper to coat it with the shaving cream paint mix. Pull the paper up and away from the shaving cream and place in an empty easy clean craft tray.

Shaving Cream Marbled Paper step 4
Step
5

Use an old credit card or gift card to scrap off the excess shaving cream.

Shaving Cream Marbled Paper step 5
Step
6

Continue adding paint to the shaving cream and repeating steps 1-5 to create more colorful marbled pieces of art.

Shaving Cream Marbled Paper step 6

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