Marbling Methylcellulose Type

Methocel is a synthetic thickener that provides a viscous surface for fabric and paper marbling.

Marbling methylcellulose type.

How to marble paper. This project can entertain children for an afternoon or sustain an artist s interest for a lifetime. I prepared my water in a stock pot which has measurements marked out along the inside. There are a number of ways to prepare the marbling fat.

These are acrylic paints in 4 oz. I prefer to use carrageenan for my size but you can also use methylcellulose. Place the fat in the refrigerator and cool this until it is firm. The floating paints are swirled into patterns.

Slight changes in ingredients or temperature can. You will need to prepare the size a day in advance so that it is set properly. Thin paints until runny with small amounts of water. Like many of my fellow bookbinders i am mostly self taught.

This package contains 8oz of methocel. Paper marbling is a method of aqueous surface design which can produce patterns similar to smooth marble or other kinds of stone. Through several centuries people have applied marbled materials to a variety of. Suitable for marbling on both paper and fabric.

Carrageenan and methylcellulose can be sourced at your local art store. Any of these colors can be mixed together to get new shades. Prepare the marbling size. Pour the liquid into an empty pan.

Conforms to astm d 4236. Mix 1 4 cup of methyl cellulose with 2 quarts of water for the best marbling consistency. It is also used in book arts as a paper sizing for paste papers and to slow the drying time of pva glues. Marbling is the process of floating fabric paints on the surface of a thick cellulose solution called size somewhat like oil on water.

When the mixture is free of lumps let it sit about an hour stirring at 15 minute intervals until it is syrupy. To thicken the water you will need methyl cellulose which is a powdery substance that mixes with water to create a consistency much like a thin gelatin. This initial interest in book arts tends to begin with modern takes on traditional bindings. In a bowl combine 1 2 cup of methyl cellulose with 4 quarts cold water whisking to incorporate powder.

Jars mixed to the right consistency for marbling no need to dilute. In a blender pour the water and methylcellulose hv. But after having bound a few works it s natural to want to move a bit further back. The patterns are the result of color floated on either plain water or a viscous solution known as size and then carefully transferred to an absorbent surface such as paper or fabric.

To be used only with carrageenan size not methyl cellulose. We comb the internet for tips on binding techniques sewing patterns and leather versus cloth options. Place the marbling fat into a shallow metal pan. Marbling size is the thickened liquid that the paint floats on.