If your child is obsessed with Beyblades, why not use them for something completely different? We recently tried painting with Beyblades, and it turned out to be one of the most exciting process art activities we’ve done in ages.
Watching the spinning tops race through blobs of paint, splattering colourful patterns across the canvas, was fascinating and so much fun.
My daughter, age 9, absolutely loves Beyblades, so combining one of her favourite hobbies with art was an instant hit. The finished canvas looks amazing too, making it a piece of artwork any Beyblade fan would be proud to display.
What You’ll Need for your Beyblade Painting Activity
- Beyblades (we used our older Beyblade Burst collection. You could also buy some cheap off brand beyblade style toys on Amazon)
- Launchers
- A large canvas or thick card
- Washable paint in a selection of colours
- A shallow cardboard box
Optional you might also want to have…
- Old clothes or an apron
- Wipes or a damp cloth for easy clean-up
Why We Used Older Beyblades
We decided to use our older generation Beyblade Burst tops rather than the current ones, simply because my daughter still uses her newer Beyblades all the time. We didn’t want to risk damaging or staining her favourites.
That said, we found that washable paint comes off pretty well, so if you don’t have older Beyblades available, using washable paint makes clean-up much easier.
We have done a very similar activity years ago of painting with spinning tops, so if you don’t have beyblades or don’t want to get any paint on your beys then that’s an alternative that works well too.
How to Make Beyblade Spin Art
Start by placing your canvas inside a large cardboard box. We discovered this was essential almost immediately! Without the box, the Beyblades quickly spun straight off the canvas and across the garden. The sides of the box help keep them contained so they spend much more time spinning through the paint.
Next, squirt blobs of washable paint directly onto different areas of the canvas. We used red, blue, gold and silver, but any combination of colours would work.
Launch a Beyblade onto the canvas and watch it spin through the paint, leaving trails, splatters and swirls behind. One person can keep launching the Beyblade again and again to build up the artwork.
For even more excitement, try launching two Beyblades together and have a battle right on top of the canvas. As they collide, change direction and continue spinning, they create unique paint patterns that record every movement. It’s fascinating to watch and every painting turns out completely different.
Watch the Video
Because this art activity is based around movement, it’s better to watch it in action so you can watch our tiktok below to see the process. Please follow us on TikTok while you’re there, we only recently started posting there but will try to build the account into being a bit more active!
Why This Activity Is So Much Fun
This is a brilliant example of process art. Instead of focusing on creating a particular picture, children enjoy exploring movement, colour and cause and effect.
Every spin creates something unexpected. The paint splashes, scatters and mixes together in ways you could never plan, making the whole activity incredibly satisfying to watch. There’s plenty of excitement each time the Beyblades are launched, especially when two battle together.
Because no two spins are ever the same, every canvas becomes a unique piece of abstract art.
A Few Tips
Doing this activity outdoors is definitely the easiest option, as it can get a little messy. We spread everything out on a picnic blanket in the garden and it made cleaning up simple afterwards.
Using washable paint also helps enormously. Most of the paint washed off the Beyblades without any problems, and any splashes on hands or clothing were easy to remove.
If you’re worried about paint going everywhere, choose a box with fairly high sides to help contain the spinning tops.
Learning Through Play
Although this feels like pure fun, children are also exploring lots of learning along the way. They’re experimenting with motion, speed, force, colour mixing and creative expression, while also developing coordination as they launch their Beyblades onto the canvas.
It’s a wonderful STEAM activity that combines art and science in a way that feels completely natural.
A Piece of Art Worth Displaying
Once the paint had dried, we were genuinely impressed with the finished result. The bold splatters and swirling paint trails created a vibrant abstract artwork that’s full of energy and movement. It’s now proudly displayed, and it’s a lovely reminder of a fun afternoon spent creating together.
If you have a Beyblade fan at home, this is definitely an activity we’d recommend trying. It’s exciting, creative, a little bit messy, and produces a one-of-a-kind keepsake they’ll be proud of.
More Process Art Activities for Kids
If your children enjoyed this creative painting idea, why not explore even more process art activities? Open-ended art projects are a fantastic way for kids to experiment with different materials, build confidence and enjoy creating without worrying about making everything look perfect. From marble painting and bubble wrap printing to spin art and nature painting, there are so many fun ways to encourage creativity.
- Bubble Painting Process Art
- Paint Absorption Process Art
- Potato Masher Painting with Kids
- Bubble Wrap Printed Fruit & Veg
More Beyblade Inspired Activities
Looking for even more ways to celebrate your child’s love of Beyblades? You can build obstacle courses, design your own Beyblade stadiums, create Beyblade-inspired crafts, make score sheets for tournaments, or invent new battle challenges. Mixing imaginative play with favourite toys is a great way to keep the fun going long after the battles are over.
We hope this painting with Beyblades activity inspires your family to give it a try! If you make your own Beyblade spin art, we’d love to hear how it turned out. Feel free to share this post with other Beyblade fans who might enjoy giving this colourful process art activity a go.
