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Marble painting in a box

Roll paint-covered marbles around a box and let them do the painting for you.

Marble painting in a box
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 5 to 8
Time20 minutes
Cost$0 to $4

What you'll need

Materials

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Tools

How to make it

Safety

Marbles are a choking hazard for kids under 3.

  1. Step 1: Line the box
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    Line the box

    Put a sheet of paper in the bottom of the box lid.

  2. Step 2: Dip the marbles
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    Dip the marbles

    Drop a marble in a puddle of paint and roll it with a spoon until it's coated.

  3. Step 3: Add them to the box
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    Add them to the box

    Spoon the marbles onto the paper.

  4. Step 4: Tilt and roll
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    Tilt and roll

    Tip the box side to side. Watch the trails crisscross.

  5. Step 5: Add a new color
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    Add a new color

    Swap in a marble with a new color. Lift out the paper when you like it.

Edie's tip

Paint stays in the box, so this is a good one for a clean kitchen.

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