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Shaving cream marbled eggs

Swirl paint into shaving cream, press a paper egg on top, and scrape off to reveal a marbled Easter egg.

Shaving cream marbled eggs
LevelIntermediate
AgesAges 3 to 5
Time35 minutes plus drying
Cost$3 to $6

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How to make it

Safety

Keep shaving cream away from eyes and mouths, and rinse with water if it gets in eyes.

  1. Step 1: Cut paper eggs
    1

    Cut paper eggs

    Cut 4 egg shapes from cardstock.

  2. Step 2: Spread the foam
    2

    Spread the foam

    Squirt shaving cream on the tray. Have your child spread it flat with their hands.

  3. Step 3: Drip the colors
    3

    Drip the colors

    Drip drops of paint all over the foam.

  4. Step 4: Swirl it
    4

    Swirl it

    Drag a craft stick through the colors in loops. Don't overmix.

  5. Step 5: Press the egg
    5

    Press the egg

    Lay an egg on top and pat it gently. Lift it off.

  6. Step 6: Scrape it clean
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    Scrape it clean

    Scrape the foam off with the ruler edge. The marble pattern stays behind.

Edie's tip

Let the eggs sit 1 minute before scraping. The colors come out brighter.

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