An overview of paper marbling
The art of creating uniquely paper designs by transferring water based paint patterns onto papers.
Tools of the paper marbling trade
Stylus
Combs
Sponge
Shallow marbling tray that is larger than the paper you are marbling
Brushes
Skimmer
Materials used in paper marbling
Papers
Alum mordant
Carragheen Moss Powder
Water
Marbling Inks
Expanding Agent
Techniques of paper marbling
You will get a much finer detail by using water based marbling inks than oil based paints.
Tips and tricks of paper marbling
Although it is not possible to make two pieces of paper exactly the same, you can make a number of pages one after the other, so that are very similar.
Ideas and inspiration for paper marbling
As marbled paper is unique and beautiful, it is an ideal covering for albums, books and boxes or as gifts in there own right.