Paper plate marble painting for 7-year-olds
This art activity is for 7-year-olds creating abstract painted circles with marbles inside a tray. Use washable paint and keep the marbles away from younger children.
What to buy
Deep paper plates
3
Heavyweight white cardstock circles
6
Washable tempera paint in three colors
3 bottles
Large craft marbles
6
Plastic spoons
3
Shallow paint trays
3
Disposable table cover
1
Apron or old T-shirt
1
Paper towels
1 roll
Washable markers
1 pack
Who this list is for
Paper plate marble painting is for 7-year-olds who want to make abstract painted circles by rolling marbles inside a tray. It is a washable-paint activity that needs a protected work surface and supervision around large craft marbles.
How to use this list
Cover the table with the disposable table cover and put on an apron or old T-shirt. Place a heavyweight white cardstock circle inside each deep paper plate. Spoon washable tempera paint from shallow paint trays onto the cardstock, add large craft marbles, and tilt the plate to create tracks. Use washable markers after the paint dries if desired.
Common mistakes
Do not overload a plate with paint, since the marbles will slide rather than roll cleanly. Keep the marbles inside the deep paper plates and away from younger children. Avoid using the plastic spoons to mix every paint color together unless a muddy result is part of the plan.
What is on this list
This checklist has three deep paper plates, six heavyweight white cardstock circles, and three bottles of washable tempera paint. It also includes six large craft marbles, three plastic spoons, three shallow paint trays, a disposable table cover, an apron or old T-shirt, paper towels, and washable markers. Cross off what you already have.
When you are done
Lift the cardstock circles out of the plates and leave them flat to dry. Wipe paint from the marbles and trays with paper towels before washing up. Store the finished circles separately so their painted surfaces do not touch.
FAQ
Who is "Paper plate marble painting for 7-year-olds" for?
Paper plate marble painting is for 7-year-olds who want to make abstract painted circles by rolling marbles inside a tray. It is a washable-paint activity that needs a protected work surface and supervision around large craft marbles.
How should I use "Paper plate marble painting for 7-year-olds"?
Cover the table with the disposable table cover and put on an apron or old T-shirt. Place a heavyweight white cardstock circle inside each deep paper plate. Spoon washable tempera paint from shallow paint trays onto the cardstock, add large craft marbles, and tilt the plate to create tracks. Use washable markers after the paint dries if desired.
What should I skip or avoid with "Paper plate marble painting for 7-year-olds"?
Do not overload a plate with paint, since the marbles will slide rather than roll cleanly. Keep the marbles inside the deep paper plates and away from younger children. Avoid using the plastic spoons to mix every paint color together unless a muddy result is part of the plan.
What is on the "Paper plate marble painting for 7-year-olds" list?
This checklist has three deep paper plates, six heavyweight white cardstock circles, and three bottles of washable tempera paint. It also includes six large craft marbles, three plastic spoons, three shallow paint trays, a disposable table cover, an apron or old T-shirt, paper towels, and washable markers. Cross off what you already have.
What should I do when I am done?
Lift the cardstock circles out of the plates and leave them flat to dry. Wipe paint from the marbles and trays with paper towels before washing up. Store the finished circles separately so their painted surfaces do not touch.
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