Marbling Ink Instructions

As you can tell from our video below the paint dries almost immediately onto the paper.

Marbling ink instructions.

The watercolor paper absorbs the ink beautifully and hardly leaves any paint residue in the water. Add water to thin the colors skim the marbling base then test. Marbling is the process of floating paints on the surface of a thick cellulose solution called size somewhat like oil on water. It is that easy and a great project for kids small parties and classes.

To ensure an even consistency it s best to whisk the mixture thoroughly every ten minutes or you ll end up with globs at the bottom of your pan at the end of an hour. Carol s top tips for using marbling inks. Then you capture your design with fabric or paper. Mix each with one part marbling medium and one part craft paint.

Mix the marbleizing solution in a bowl combine 1 2 cup of methyl cellulose with 4 quarts cold water whisking to incorporate powder. The technique involves floating paints on the surface of a gel like medium known as the marbling size and then transferring this floating design onto paper or fabric. Really work the paints with the cocktail stick. Mix the colours to get a wider variety and add varying degrees of white for added subtlety.

It has a rich history throughout europe and asia. Then use a craft stick to mix it well in a disposable cup. Use a whisk to stir the mixture and let it thicken for one hour. The marbling paints sink to the bottom of the tray.

The size might be too thin or old. Make sure your wood panel is flat and up off of your work surface. Remove and pat dry with a paper towel. With a coffee stirrer drop paint onto several spots on surface of size.

Let pigment spread out 2 to 3 inches. Thin each with a drop of dispersant and slowly add water until paint has consistency of whole milk. Pour the liquid into an empty pan. Achieve different effects by using different tools to manipulate the ink.

Mix 1 4 cup of methyl cellulose with 2 quarts of water for the best marbling consistency. Don t let the paper go under the water. You must fully submerge to make this happen. When the mixture is free of lumps let it sit about an hour stirring at 15 minute intervals until it is syrupy.

Add 1 teaspoon of methocel methocelulose powder per gallon of solution or throw out and start a new recipe. Try a comb or a feather. Squeeze paints into paper cups mix some if desired. The floating paints are swirled into patterns.

Set aside on top of your parchment paper or newspaper to dry.