It's been a summer of hot craft trends: pineapples, shibori dyeing, woven wall hangings, and air plants, just to name a few.
I'm also seeing all things marbled popping up as a trend. I've mainly seen it in paper and on silk scarves. Recently, I gave this trend a whirl on a tank top, using shaving cream and fabric paint. You read me right, shaving cream.
SUPPLIES
- Shaving cream
- Pre-washed T-shirt
- Tulip Soft Fabric Paint
- Bamboo skewer
- Disposable tray
- Flat object (like a squeegee or spatula)
WHY SHAVING CREAM?
I hear some people use shaving cream to actually shave. What a waste. My kids love playing with the stuff. You can add paint and smash paper into it for all kinds of cool effects. During one of these crafty episodes, I had the epiphany to try it with fabric paint and clothing.
SMOOTH OUT THE SHAVING CREAM
Using something flat like a spatula, ruler, or squeegee, smooth out your shaving cream.
ADD PAINT
Plop your paint into the shaving cream. I made a random pattern using metallic colors.
MARBLEIZE!
Run your bamboo skewer through the shaving cream in a cross-hatch pattern. Think of it as using the same technique you'd use to add a heart to your frothy coffee drink. This should give your paint the marbled look.
ADD YOUR SHIRT
Gently press your shirt into the shaving cream. Try to cover all parts without disturbing the paint pattern you have made in the shaving cream. Allow to dry for 4-6 hours.
LOOK AWESOME
You are all done. Wasn't that easy … and kinda fun? Playing with shaving cream and paint not only looks good, it is downright simple. All that is left to do is wash and wear.
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