{"id":341,"date":"2023-05-17T15:46:09","date_gmt":"2023-05-17T14:46:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kippershobby.nl\/242-water-marbling\/"},"modified":"2026-10-02T11:20:50","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T09:20:50","slug":"242-water-marbling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kippershobby.nl\/en\/242-water-marbling\/","title":{"rendered":"HobbyHandig 242 Water Marbling"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hobbyhandig 242<\/h2>\n

Hobbyhandig 242 \u2013 Water Marbling
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Create enchanting patterns with marbling paint<\/h3>\n

Have you spotted our products in HobbyHandig magazine issue 242? On this page, we provide more information and video tutorials on how to use Marbling paint.
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\nNew to our product line: Water Marbling Paint!\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n

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What Is Water Marbling?<\/h2>\n

Since the 12th century, paper marbling has been an artistic and cultural art form throughout Central and East Asia. By treating a basin of water with a special medium, you can thicken the surface just enough to use lightweight acrylic paint or ink to dip and swirl enchanting patterns directly onto the water\u2019s surface.<\/p>\n

This enchanting technique is just as fun to watch as it is to do. Once you've created your marbling pattern, simply dip your chosen surface into the solution and pull it out to reveal your unique design.<\/p>\n

One of the fascinating things about water marbling is that no two designs will ever be the same. Since water marbling is a monoprinting process, every print you make will be completely unique. The element of surprise and the unique quality of each design contribute to the mystique of this centuries-old art form.<\/p>\n

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Suminagashi technique<\/p>\n

Suminagashi, or \u201cink floating,\u201d is the Japanese art of marbling paper, which is believed to have originated around the 12th century. These papers, traditionally made in black and white, closely resemble the patterns found in natural stone and are used to decorate the home or to bind books.<\/p>\n

Suminagashi paper is made by using an oily black ink called sumi ink and dipping it into water with a calligraphy or sumi brush. Artists dip the ink into the water to create a series of concentric circles, then gently blow across the water\u2019s surface to create delicate, swirling patterns. Today, contemporary suminagashi artists can use ink in various colors, although many still use black and white. Watermark artists will also use acrylic paint and a brush to mimic the \u201cbullseye\u201d pattern in the suminagashi style in their own prints.<\/p>\n

Ebru<\/h2>\n

Ebru is the ancient Turkish art of water marbling that originated in the Ottoman Empire. Turkish paper, which was used primarily as an art form, was highly prized by other countries for its beauty and uniqueness. Marbled paper from Turkey was so popular that all marbled paper came to be called \u201cTurkish paper.\u201d.<\/p>\n

Patience and a deep understanding of traditional culture are hallmarks of ebru masters. Turkish marbled paper was often used to decorate books and for official correspondence. The unique character of each piece of marbled paper served as a signature and helped ensure a document\u2019s authenticity.<\/p>\n

Ebru artists use brushes<\/a> made from horsehair and natural earth pigments to create these intricate and colorful patterns, and this ancient art form remains a prominent part of Turkish culture.<\/p>\n

Water Marbling Today<\/h2>\n

While you can still find ebru artists in Istanbul creating elegant patterns and artists in Japan creating the soothing swirls of suminagashi, water marbling has also expanded to a variety of modern surfaces and uses. Whether it\u2019s shoes, scarves, or even their nails, the art of water marbling is growing, and the only limit is your imagination.<\/p>\n

How Does Water Marbling Work?<\/p>\n

With the DecoArt Marbling Paint, you can get started right away.<\/p>\n

The first step for any new project is deciding what you want to marble. Virtually any absorbent or porous surface can be marbled. Paper and wood are good surfaces for beginners, as are natural fibers like cotton and silk. If you want to marble other surfaces, you can also use our Surface Prep to help the paint adhere. This works great for glass, plastic, or anything else you want to try marbling. Most surfaces can be marbled with the right preparation. Next, you\u2019ll need to set up your marbling bath. Make sure your marbling bath is deep enough to fully submerge the item you\u2019re marbling.<\/p>\n

Prepare the marble water<\/strong>
Mix DecoArt\u2019s Magic Medium with water in a container. The Magic Medium increases the density of the water and allows our Water Marbling Acrylics to float on the surface.<\/p>\n

The marbling solution, or \u201csize\u201d as it\u2019s also called, can be prepared in advance and stored, covered, at room temperature for up to 5 days. An empty plastic (milk) jug is perfect for this. If you use distilled water, it will keep even longer. There are many traditional techniques used in water marbling. You can choose to start with one of these techniques or experiment to find your own style.<\/p>\n

How do you create a watermarbling pattern? <\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Gently shake the paint bottle before use to make sure the paint is well mixed.<\/li>\n
  2. Remove the plastic inner seal from the drip tip.<\/li>\n
  3. Hold the bottle about 2\u20135 cm above the water's surface; if you drop the paint from too high, it may sink through the water.<\/li>\n
  4. Gently squeeze the bottle to let drops of paint fall onto the water.<\/li>\n
  5. Watch how the drops of color spread out to create shapes.<\/li>\n
  6. Please note<\/b>: The first drops of color you add spread the farthest and may seem to disappear, but they're still there!<\/li>\n
  7. Colors can be added next to or on top of each other.<\/li>\n
  8. The paints will start to blend together, and you'll see a pattern begin to emerge.<\/li>\n
  9. Try manipulating colors with a marbling stick, brush, comb, rake, or other tool. Even household items like toothpicks can be used.<\/li>\n
  10. TIP<\/b>: When the paint drops stop spreading, the water bath is too saturated. If you add more paint, it might sink, so it's time to make a print!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Make a copy
    <\/strong>Once you're happy with your pattern, it's time to make your first print!
    Hold the edges of the paper at opposite ends and gently bend it upward so that the paper forms a \u201cU\u201d shape.
    Carefully place the center of the paper in the water and slowly let the edges you're holding drop into the tub so that the entire sheet floats on the surface.
    Grasp the top edge of the paper and slowly pull it away from the water's surface.
    Hang your paper up or lay it flat to dry.<\/p>\n

    You can use the marbling solution for multiple prints. Simply use a new sheet of paper to remove excess paint from the surface of your water bath.<\/p>\n

    Or watch the video tutorials below:<\/p>\n

    Water Marbling Patterns<\/h2>\n

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    Stone pattern<\/h3>\n

    When the paint gently falls onto the surface of the marble bath and spreads out, it forms a circle, which is called a \u201cstone.\u201d When multiple stones are created, this is called a \u201cstone pattern.\u201d The stone pattern serves as the basis for many other water marbling patterns, but it can also look beautiful on its own.<\/p>\n

    To create the stone pattern, gently drop the paint into the marbling bath. This process is often called \u201cstone dropping.\u201d You can drop other colors of paint into existing stones to create layers of color. Paint can be dripped directly from a bottle, or you can use a stylus, toothpick, or paintbrush<\/a> Use it to dip paint into the marble solution. The more paint you drop, the bigger the circle gets.<\/p>\n

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    Zigzag or Tidal Pattern<\/h3>\n

    The \u201cgelgit\u201d pattern is another starting point for many water marbling patterns. The term \u201cgelgit\u201d translates to \u201ccoming and going\u201d in Turkish, and this pattern is also known as the back-and-forth or zigzag pattern.<\/p>\n

    Follow the steps below to create a tide pattern.<\/p>\n

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    1. Create a stone pattern or drip paint however you like until the bath is full. In the design above, the artist first dripped paint in colored lines in rainbow order.<\/li>\n
    2. Once you have your base, draw parallel lines up and down through the water marbling bath using a rake or a water marbling stick (also called a stylus).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      After creating a gel-jig pattern, many artists will go over it with a comb or other tool to create an even more intricate design. Experiment and see what you can come up with.<\/p>\n

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      Arches Pattern<\/h3>\n

      The pattern of the arcs is similar to that of the gelgit, except that you pull your stick through it in the same direction each time. This results in delicate arcs and is a popular look in both traditional and modern prints.<\/p>\n

      To create the arch pattern:<\/p>\n

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      1. Start with a gel-based foundation.<\/li>\n
      2. Draw parallel lines downward through the water marbling bath using a rake or a water marbling stick.<\/li>\n
      3. This pattern can be layered over other patterns to create a complex design, or it can be used on its own.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        Swirl pattern<\/h3>\n

        Swirls (or fantasy marbling) is a modern, free-form technique. To create swirls, slowly drag a marbling stick in a winding motion through a pool of paint.<\/p>\n

        A water marbling pattern created with a marbling stick. This type of marbling can be very liberating\u2014just follow your intuition to manipulate the water. You can start with a stone, a wave, or another type of pattern before swirling.<\/p>\n

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        Flower pattern<\/h3>\n

        A more intricate marbling pattern, the floral pattern involves using a marbling stick or stylus to manipulate the paint so that it resembles a flower. This pattern is popular in ebru art.<\/p>\n

        Start by dropping paint into the water to create a stone-like pattern. You can use the same color or multiple colors, depending on how you want your flower to look. Next, dip the marbling stick outside the circle into the water and gently drag it toward the center of the circle before removing the stick. Wipe the marbling stick with paper towels and repeat this until you have the desired number of petals. Marbling sticks can be used this way to create various shapes, such as hearts, flowers, fish, and more. Experiment and see what you can create.<\/p>\n


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