Marbling Paper Instructions

How to make marbled paper.

Marbling paper instructions.

If you d like to learn how to marble paper read on. Marbling is the process of floating fabric paints on the surface of a thick cellulose solution called size somewhat like oil on water. Dissolve 2 tablespoons of the alum in 2 cups of warm water. You can easily make your own rake for making patterns in your paint by sandwiching toothpicks taped at 1 4 to 1 inch intervals between layers of corrugated cardboard prepare the surface of your paper.

Another really easy way to do paper marbling is using shaving cream and food coloring. Either way make sure your craft space is well ventilated. Press lightly and lift gently. We ve marbled all kinds of surfaces.

And we ve tried every technique from suminagashi to shaving cream marbling. Nail polish is a little more permanent which makes this a great technique for marbling more than just paper but it may also make this method less ideal for kids. Nail polish marbling dries quickly and there s less mess because you don t have to scrape away the shaving cream. The kit contains red yellow orange blue green and black marbling inks paper dots and full instructions.

Marbleizing supplies are inexpensive and readily available at art supply and crafts stores. Age six through adult. Let the mixture cool and spray a thin layer onto your cotton paper. Marbling is one of our favorite art activities and we ve done it many ways and many times over the years.

We ve marbled paper with all kinds of paints from watercolors tempera acrylics and even food coloring. Scroll all the way down to watch the video below to see the process for easy diy paper marbling at home and make sure to subscribe to our youtube channel for more fun videos. This kit provides everything needed to create beautiful marbled paper or fabric using a simple method. Although paper marbling has been around for ages i was recently intrigued to give it a go when i saw this cool japanese marbling technique also known as suminagashi paper marbling on a an artist friend s instagram.

Add 2 tablespoons of alum and mix well. Take a piece of white paper and lay it on the shaving cream. Lay flat to dry. Fill a spray bottle with warm water.

You cover a baking sheet in shaving cream then add drops of food coloring and use a toothpick or a knife to create a marbled look. Make sure to mark the side that you sprayed because it can be hard to tell once it s dried.