Marbling Paint Fabric

Hang to completely dry before marbling.

Marbling paint fabric.

Suminagashi translates to floating ink in japanese. The jacquard marbling paints were developed specifically for marbling and unlike some of the other brands jacquard has nailed it. I used 2 different combs to create this pattern. However if you really are looking for a marbling paint i have heard good things about this bo kuundo marbling paper origami marbling kit.

All of the paints below have been used with success by some experienced marblers. If you are looking to do acrylic paint pouring this folkart marbling paint pour set is a favorite. You can do this the night before. Learn how to create this mesmerizing marbling technique and print your creation onto paper or fabric.

Marbling is a great craft pastime for people who are. Marbling is the process of floating fabric paints on the surface of a thick cellulose solution called size somewhat like oil on water. Acrylic paints or airbrushing ink are the most common choices for fabric marbling. The trick to adhering the paint to fabric is presoaking the fabric in alum.

Marble with acrylic paint for beginners or kids. Marbling is the ancient art of floating paint on the surface of thickened water known as the marbling size and then transferring the floating design onto paper or fabric. 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. All the colors work amazingly well.

Acrylic paints can be purchased from any art supply or craft store but it s best to be consistent with the brand so that they mix well and have similar viscosity. Directions for fabric marbling. The floating paints are swirled into patterns. It has a rich history throughout europe and asia.

This technique is simple yet adds an interesting layer to the marbled fabric design. No agitation to the paint drops here i just picked up the paint as is. Mix 3 tablespoons alum per 1 quart of hot water. Adding fabric paint to your marble painting.

Then you capture your design by laying a treated piece of fabric or paper down on top of the paint to transfer the swirls to the fabric. I splattered paint on the marbling medium to create this marbled fabric. Here i used a stick to gently move the paint drops around the tub to create. Again some colors will float better than others.