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I get it. Shaving cream has that distinctly “grandpa” scent to it. I told the reader to look for the most plain-Jane formula that she could find. When you start adding in the aloe, softeners and smoothers, you often also get a strong smell. That said, even with a plain old cream, you’ll still get that manly scent.
I get it. Shaving cream has that distinctly “grandpa” scent to it. I told the reader to look for the most plain-Jane formula that she could find. When you start adding in the aloe, softeners and smoothers, you often also get a strong smell. That said, even with a plain old cream, you’ll still get that manly scent.
To solve this problem, I added another layer to the
sensory exploration. Why turn of your child’s nose when she plays with shaving
cream art when you can make it part of the activity. I typically color the
shaving cream with food coloring or tempera paint. This time I used a few left
over Kool-Aid packs (you can swap these for any other similar powdered drink
mix). Not only does the powder add a sweet fruity scent, but it also gives the
shaving cream a new color and creates an entirely different texture to play
with.
Here’s What You’ll Need:
·
Wax paper – It makes an excellent
barrier and is cheaper than buying a pricey art palette.
·
Card stock paper – The thicker paper
holds the weight of the shaving cream paint better than thinner construction
paper.
·
Plastic straws
Here’s What to Do:
1. Create
at least three mounds of shaving cream on the wax paper.
2. Sprinkle
the powdered drink mix on top. You don’t have to use the entire packet. Start slowly,
adding more as needed. Some of the colors may turn out differently than your
child expects. We used grape (which smells amazing). But, instead of a bold
purple, we got a mauvish grey.
3. Stir
the powder into the shaving cream. It won’t completely dissolve. This adds a
sandy or gritty texture for even more tactile play fun!
You’ve made the puffy, textured paint with your
child. So now what? First, even though this paint smells like food, it isn’t.
If your child is prone to putting her art materials in her mouth, you’ll want
an edible version. This shaving cream paint is not in any way edible. If you’re
sure that your child can keep from licking the paint off of the paper, proceed
with the process!
There are plenty of ways for your child to use this
paint:
Start with some abstract art. Give your child the
paper, the paint and let her use her fingers to create squiggles, lines,
swirls, clumps or her own shapes.
Give her a straw. Ask her what she can do to change
the way that the paint looks on the paper with the straw. She can draw onto the
paint. As the straw wipes the shaving cream away, she’ll see lines, patterns
and curves showing through.
If she wants to paint “something”, your child can
sue the colorful shaving cream to make a picture on the paper. We made flowers,
but your child can pick any image that she wants!
Are you looking for more creative kids’ activities?
Follow my Pinterest board for artsy ideas galore!
Follow Mini Monets and Mommies's board Creative Kids Crafts on Pinterest.
Love it! We love shaving cream too and now I must explore it with drink mix.
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DeleteThis looks like a lot of fun! I brought out the shaving cream for my daughter to play with about a year ago, but she wanted nothing to do with it. You've inspired me to try again!
ReplyDeleteAdding the drink mix makes it smell extra-inviting. Sometimes that can help. Some shaving creams just smell funny, and it can really turn kids away. The added color and fruit smell is sometimes more intriguing to them.
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