Lesson 1: Marbled Color: Scented Swirls
Duration of Days: 2
Lesson Objective
Students will explore the "Wet-on-Wet" fluid interaction of ink and foam to create a marbled texture while engaging their olfactory (smell) and tactile senses.
1. How does the "fluffy" foam change when we add color? 2. Can you smell the difference between the "warm" and "cool" colors? 3. What happens when we "scrape" the foam away?
Marbling, Swirl, Scented, Absorption, Texture (Fluffy).
VA:Cr2.1.HS1 (Experiment with materials/approaches).
Chemistry: Understanding surface tension and how liquids sit on top of foam rather than soaking in immediately.
Students drop scented liquid watercolors or food coloring into a tray of shaving cream, swirl the colors with a stick, and press paper on top. The foam is then scraped off to reveal the print. Purpose: To provide a high-sensory experience with a dramatic visual "reveal." DOK Level 2.
Marbled end-papers in old books; latte art in a coffee shop; "Ebru" (Turkish paper marbling).
Thinking the "fluffy" foam will stay on the paper forever (explaining it’s just the "carrier" for the paint).
Sensory: For students who are tactile-defensive (dislike the feel of foam), they can use a wooden spatula or tongue depressor to swirl rather than their fingers.
Visual: Use high-contrast "Neon" colors against the white foam for better tracking.
The student will produce a marbled print and can correctly identify a "swirl" pattern versus a "solid" color.