Make magical optical illusion art

Follow this easy tutorial and make an optical illusion picture with the Kwapong family from Go Get Arty.

Kwapong family make an optical illusion in Go Get Arty.
You will need
  • Food colouring or paint
  • Shaving foam
  • Tray
  • Photo
  • Card
  • Squeegee

How to make magic optical illusion art

Watch the episode of Go Get Arty to check out the full tutorial.

Note: An adult will need to supervise this craft! Please be careful with scissors.

This tutorial is made up of three main steps: marbled paper, photo and 3D base.

To create the marbled paper:

  • Spray shaving foam on to a tray and spread it out with the squeegee.

  • Add drops of food colouring or paint to the foam, choosing three or four colours.

  • Swirl it around to make a pretty pattern.

  • Lay some paper on top and gently press down to make sure the paint is on it.

  • Lift up the paper and see your swirly creation!

  • Use a squeegee or plastic ruler to scrape the foam away, leaving behind the colourful pattern.

To make the photo:

  • Make sure your marbled paper and photo are the same size.

  • Flip both sheets upside down.

  • Using a ruler, divide into sections 2.5cm wide.

  • Now do the same with the back of the photo.

  • Write the numbers 1-11, right to left, on the page.

  • Cut the photo and marbled paper into strips, along the lines you have made.

To make the 3D base:

  • Take your long piece of card and draw on three lines, 2.5cm apart.

  • Fold along the lines to make it look like a fan.

  • Start with strip one of the marbled paper, then strip one of the photo. Continue to alternate, the right way up in the right order.

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