Ebru Turkish Marbling Art
Use your imagination to take a trip to learn about a place that is rich in history and culture, where east meets west and old meets new. Let’s visit Turkey! In this activity, you and your child will create Ebru, the Turkish art of marbling.
In traditional Ebru, paint is dripped onto the surface of water and a fine brush or metal comb is used to create marbled patterns. After a pattern is created, a piece of paper is gently laid on the surface of the water. The paint adheres to the paper, creating a marbled masterpiece.
To make this project kid-friendly, use shaving cream and acrylic paint. It can be a bit messy, so roll up those sleeves before you start!
Materials
Directions
Cover a cookie sheet in shaving cream.
Drop paint onto the shaving cream.
Use a skewer to make swirls with the paint.
Lay a sheet of cardstock on top of the shaving cream. Press gently.
Remove the paper. Let sit for about a minute.
Scrape off the shaving cream.
Let the paper dry.
Enjoy the art or turn your artwork into a unique birthday or greeting card.
Jennifer Cooper is the blogger behind Classic-Play.com, an online resource for creative families. Her favorite pastimes include: dancing around her living room, watching the Pink Panther with her kids and daydreaming. She lives in Baltimore, MD with her husband, photographer Dave Cooper, and two children.
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