Magical marble painting craft

Get crafty and create this awesome marble painting trick on almost anything, from cool cards to pretty pots – using only nail varnish and water!

Marble painting in four easy steps!

What you’ll need

Water
Plastic container – such as an old takeaway dish
Nail varnishes of different colours (cheap, old ones are fine)
Cocktail stick
Thick paper or card ready folded into cards that will fit into the container
Plain vase, box or pot (optional)
An adult to help!

Step 1

Fill the tray with water.

Step 2

Decide which colours of varnish to use and unscrew the lids ready to go. This will save time.

Step 3

Quickly and carefully pour a few drops of your chosen colours onto the surface of the water and then give them a little swirl with a cocktail stick. Act fast before it dries!

Step 4

Hold the front of your object flat against the surface of the water for about three seconds. The nail varnish should transfer onto it. If necessary, roll it across the surface to make sure you don”t miss any. Lift it up to reveal the print. Put it aside to dry. Cool!

Top tip: Remove any remaining traces of varnish from the water’s surface using your cocktail stick!

**Make sure you do this activity in a well ventilated room or – even better – outside, and only do it for a short time.**

Have you tried our marvellous magic marble painting? Let us know how it went by leaving a comment, below!

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COMMENTS1

ok this is so cool
Sriya

I am really into crafting so I ❤️ this!
Sriya

I am totally trying this!❤❤
Emily

It is so cool
Dadon

Wowwwww
SANNA

OMG HOW DO THEY DO IT I WANT TO TRIGH IT TOO.
lillie

this was very cool and wow
isabel

wow
shontelle

great
mila z

cool
that was so fun to try
Wow!
Ciara

Cool
cool!
sylvia

so amazing from sylvia
That's amazing I'm going to try it out!
Ally

COOL!!!! I am going to try this.
Gill

So cool
Nature Girl

The end result is amazing!
MysticalSausage

Love this idea, can't wait to test this out!!!!!
nyree

I am going to try this at home. It looks so cool
Nice I love the look
Teyj

Sweet!
Giraffe

Our floor has a marble pattern on it.I also made a marble painting.
theonewholived

That looks so elegant! Lovely birthday gift and wall decor!
rachelp3520

WOW
this is the best craft ever!! Def try it
Cool! So easy and simple!!
PIMZ

It is so pretty l’m going to try it!
miss boba tea

l am going to try this!!!!!!
I am so going to try this!!
lily

hi
lily

so cool def trying
:D

I am so EXCITED to try this!
#Unicorn

Thank you so much for the idear! #NATGEO kidz for life!!!!!!!!!
#Unicorn

O.M.G so cool and amazing! I am so going to try this
haylee mansson

i did it it in kinder, but i havent done it in 4 years cos im in grade 2 now so...
Gracie

I've tried it and it worked so well! So cool!
Elizabeth

A beautiful work of art. Simply incredible...
hat hahaha

cool I will try it 2days later it works thx for showing me this amazing art I hope u have a nice day from hat hahaha
Isa44

I can't wait to try this out at home.Thank you for the idea. I am so excited
Freya

Nice
Maddison

So cool
Mickayla

This is a really great idea!
Libby

I am so gunna try it!!!!!!!!!
Illy

cool i love painting
mimi

can't wait to try it !!!!!
Cheetah123

Awesome! I ❤️Natgeo
haylee mansson

i did this in kinder! But i dont do it anymore 'cos im in grade 2.
GinoDonzo

Amazing
GinoDonzo

Wow that looks like an illusion!