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Create your own marble-printed masterpiece with everyday household items

#AtHomeArt projects from Youth and Family staff. Sponsored by SONIC Drive-In.

Need a fun and unique activity over the holiday break? Create a marble-printed masterpiece in today's #AtHomeArt project. Made with everyday household materials, this fun activity will teach you how to craft colorful one-of-a-kind cards, picture frames and more.

Ready to get started? We've got materials, directions and tips below, along with a video to help visualize the process.

Materials

• Liquid starch
• Acrylic paint
• Cookie sheet
• Wax paper
• Watercolor paper, cardstock, blank cards
• Paintbrushes
• Toothpicks
• Newspaper (to keep your table clean)
• Scissors
• Pens or permanent markers

Directions

1. Prepare your paint by mixing in roughly one tablespoon of water.
2. Pour liquid starch into a cookie sheet until it reaches about ¼ inch in thickness.
3. Dip a brush into the paint mixture and tap the brush to release paint onto the surface of the liquid starch.
4. Using a toothpick or the end of a brush, move the paint into a pattern or design by making slow strokes back and forth in the liquid starch.
5. Gently lower your paper onto the surface of the liquid. Slowly remove the paper, making sure to letting some excess drip off.

Tips

• When making your paint mixture, try not to add too much water (unless you want a toned-down color).
• Reusing the liquid starch to repeat the process will result in more colorful pieces.
• Try using different colored paper or different materials such as untreated wood.

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