Marbling On Fabric 39

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Marbling on fabric 39.

Fabric marbling is the art of floating paints on top of a thick solution called size manipulating the paints into patterns then transferring the pattern to an object by gently placing the object on top of the solution marbling lets you make your one of a kind quilting or other fabric item. I used 2 different combs to create this pattern. For a complete tutorial on the process using the jacquard marbling kit check out my post at http. You can do this the night before.

Directions for fabric marbling. While marbling on fabric follows the same basic principles of marbling on paper there is a whole different set of prep and post marbling steps involved. This video shows how to create a marbling design on fabric. Learn design water marble on silk in about 25 minutes 39.

Marbling is the process of floating paints on the surface of a thick cellulose solution called size somewhat like oil on water. I splattered paint on the marbling medium to create this marbled fabric. Our workshop was wonderful. Each print is the culmination of a tiny performance in which the artist interacts with a fluid medium revealing their temperament.

Nw 823 coupeville wa 98239 whidbey island. Hang to completely dry before marbling. Then you capture your design with fabric or paper. The trick to adhering the paint to fabric is presoaking the fabric in alum.

If you plan to use the marbled fabric in quilts choose tightly woven cotton with a high thread count such as prima cotton. Mix 3 tablespoons alum per 1 quart of hot water. The floating paints are swirled into patterns. But there is still that same exhilaration that comes every time you pull a piece from the bath.

If you re using your marbled fabric in garments. The floating paints are swirled into patterns. Textile artist natalie stopka who creates marbled works and teaches workshops on large scale fabric marbling says marbling is a very expressive art. Let the alum dissolve then soak the fabric for 20 minutes.

Fabrics natural or synthetics with a smooth surface and tight weave provide the best prints. Fall in love with the art of water marbling at our coastal studio analog mercantile. Here i used a stick to gently move the paint drops around the tub to create patterns. When you choose fabric always check the surface texture.

It is that easy and a great project for kids small parties and classes.