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Make Fun Kids Art With Shaving Cream and Paint

Kids craft: Shaving cream and paint art

Craft Materials

Before starting this project, you’ll need the following materials:

Cardstock, Paint, Shaving Cream

Paint and shaving cream art is a fun and messy craft my son is up for anytime. We’ve been cooped up for a couple of days. That’s when I decided it was time to go out and enjoy this Florida winter (76 degrees outside).

This art craft is perfect for the outdoors. I wouldn’t say this is considered a clean craft since it can get a little messy.

When researching this craft, I noticed a lot of people put shaving cream in baking dishes or pie tins. Good ideas, but I thought it would be more fun to have a bigger area to work with.

Getting Started

This art craft is very inexpensive. I bought shaving cream at the Dollar Store and already had paint at my house. This art craft is a great time for the kids!

Shaving Cream and Paint Art: Getting Started

Step 1 – Add the Shaving Cream

First, place a table cloth over your table (gotta’ prep for an easy clean up). Then, apply the shaving cream in a semi-thick layer all over the table.

Shaving Cream and Paint Art: Add Your Shaving Cream

Step 2 – Add Your Paint

Add paint in sections over the shaving cream. I recommend squirting a color at a time to have more control over the “final art piece.”

Shaving Cream and Paint Art: Add Your Paint

Step 3 – Get Messy

This step is crucial…have FUN and get messy! How you ask? Just mix the paint and shaving cream till your heart fills with joy!

Shaving Cream and Paint Art: Get Messy

Step 4 – Put Art on Paper

Place the sheet of construction paper over the shaving cream and paint mess. Then, gently push the paper onto the mess and remove it.

Shaving Cream and Paint Art: Put Art on Paper

Quick Tip: When removing paper from the paint and shaving cream, be sure to pull away all at once. This will minimize globs and runs on the paper.

Step 5 – Finishing Touches

After you’ve made your fun and colorful mess, it’s time for your shaving cream art to dry. I recommend waiting overnight for the art project to fully dry.

Shaving Cream and Paint Art: Finishing Touches

Quick Tip: Hang the shaving cream art on a string using a clothespin or paper clip. This will allow area for the art to dry :)

Next time, I’m going to try this when my oldest son has a playdate at the house. Boys, paint and shaving cream. You can’t go wrong…

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About Courtney Sanchez

Hi, I'm Courtney and I LOVE crafting! I am a mommy to 3 awesome boys (who keep me very busy) and wife to a loving husband. Crafts by Courtney is where I like to hang out ;)

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