Can you use any 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.

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 paper marbling easy?

How to make marbled paper:

  1. First, prep your paper.
  2. Next, prepare the water bath.
  3. You’ll also need to add a dispersant to your water bath.
  4. Gather up your favorite colors of acrylic paints and squeeze them into cups.
  5. Next, add diluted paint to the water bath.
  6. Time to Marble!

What paper is best for water marbling?

Water color paper works well for marbling, as well as thick printing papers. Any paper that is unsized and can withstand submersion in water will make excellent marbling paper. Thin but strong papers like Hosho rice paper can also be used.

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.

Do you need alum for marbling?

Marbling paper in the Ebru (Turkish) style of marbling requires that the paper first be treated using a mordant, in this case an alum mixture. The alum helps the pigments used in marbling to adhere to the paper. Without a mordant the pigments will slide off the paper.

Can you water marble with acrylic paint?

Yes! Almost any object that you can lightly dip into your container can be marbled with acrylic paint. The main issue with marbling on canvas would be find a canvas that will fit into your disposable container.

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