Swirl Postcard
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Turn a plain postcard into a work of art with a simple marbleizing technique.
Tips
You may want to clear the water between card dips by
dragging a toothpick through the water.
| Prep Time: Under 1 hour | |
| What you need: | |
| Old plastic food-storage container
Water Small plastic eyedroppers Model kit enamel paint Toothpicks or sticks White postcards or index cards | |
| Seasons: Summer | |
| Materials: paints, paper | |
| Instructions: | |
| 1. | Fill your container halfway with water. Using an eyedropper, add a few drops of paint in different colors to the water. Swirl the colors with a toothpick or stick. |
| 2. | Drop a blank card on the water. After a second or two, carefully lift the card straight up and set it aside to dry on newspaper or paper towels. |
| 3. | When it's completely dry, if the card curls, place it beneath a heavy book for a couple of days to flatten the edges. |
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