Bubble Painting

Today I am going to start with a simple project that has amazing results. This is a great activity for kids too!



Materials:
Paper
acrylic paint
dishwashing liquid
straw
Tupperware or bowl you don't mind staining

Mix 2Tbs of paint with 1/2Tbs of dishwashing liquid and a 1/4c. water and stir. You may need to add more paint if it is too faint or more dishwashing liquid if you want more bubbles.

Place the straw into the paint mixture and blow bubbles until they are to the edge of the bowl. Place the piece of paper over the bubbles and hold it there till several of the bubbles pop. Move the paper and continue till you are satisfied. Be sure not to push the paper too far into the bowl. Try other colors of paint and overlap them for a layered look.

This makes the most amazing bubble patterns and the paper can be used for gift wrap, origami, or even as a stand alone painting. I like to trace out the bubbles with a pen to highlight the patterns.