What can I use as a marbling tray?
If you are teaching yourself marbling, the easiest thing to use for a tray is an ordinary cookie tray, or baking sheet. Get one that is around 11″ x 17″ — the rakes and combs that we sell are made to fit a tray of that size.
How do you mix Methocel for marbling?
The marbling paints sink to the bottom of the tray: The size might be too thin or old. Add 1 teaspoon of Methocel (Methocelulose) powder per gallon of solution, or throw out and start a new recipe. Marbling colors are too thick. Add water to thin the colors, skim the marbling base, then test.
How do you thicken water for paper marbling?
Mix 1/4 cup of methyl cellulose with 2 quarts of water for the best marbling consistency. Use a whisk to stir the mixture and let it thicken for one hour.
How do you make a large marbling tray?
Let’s get started!
- Lay out your longest 2x4s opposite each other.
- Position your two end 2x4s and adjust the side/long 2x4s.
- Cover your tray with the plastic sheet/drop cloth.
- Your tray is now ready to fill with size for marbling or to lay your fabric into so you can pour dye on it.
- Happy Marbling!
What is the best paper for marbling?
When you’re looking for a paper to marble, it should generally be an absorbent, lightly sized, uncoated stock. This may be a drawing, printmaking, or sketch paper. I’ve found that alpha cellulose, cotton, and recycled fibers tend to work well because they are absorbent but have decent wet strength.
What kind of paint do you use for water marbling?
acrylic paint
Paper marbling is one of our favorite art activities and one that we’ve done many different ways over the years, but this technique is especially easy and fun. Using acrylic paint and liquid starch creates beautiful and unique designs on your paper.
How much alum do you need for marbling?
For Fabric Marbling: Dissolve 2 teaspoons/10 grams of Alum in 1 gal/3.79 L of warm water. Immerse fabric in solution until wet, wring out (do not rinse) and let air dry. Fabric will be ready to marble when dry, and it may be ironed before marbling.
How do you make liquid starch for paper marbling?
Make a double recipe of liquid starch by dissolving 4 Tbs. corn starch in 1/2 cup cold water. Bring 6 cups water to a boil in a sauce pan. Add the cornstarch solution to the water, stir well and boil for 1 minute.