Marbling For Fabric

Bucket of water to the side to rinse fabric once marbled.

Marbling for fabric.

Here i used a stick to gently move the paint drops around the tub to create. After 20 minutes remove the fabric from the water. Each print is the culmination of a tiny performance in which the artist interacts with a fluid medium revealing their temperament. I splattered paint on the marbling medium to create this marbled fabric.

It can be a little bit trickier but definitely can be done. I used 2 different combs to create this pattern. Place all the fabric you re planning on marbling in the solution for 20 minutes. There are also slightly different things to consider when it comes to design and pattern.

Don t leave it any longer or it can ruin the fabric 3. Regular acrylic or craft paint can be used on fabric however the fabric will be stiff and not very. But there is still that same exhilaration that comes every time you pull a piece from the bath. Looking for all the details on marbling projects.

Marbling is the process of floating fabric paints on the surface of a thick cellulose solution called size somewhat like oil on water. Then you capture your design by laying a treated piece of fabric or paper down on top of the paint to transfer the swirls to the fabric. Fabric marbling trays or large shallow storage bin that allows napkins to lay flat when marbling. I have done a few marbled jars and even these adorable pumpkins were marbled with acrylic paint.

Other paints can be diluted to use as well but it can be difficult to get the mixture right especially if you are just starting out. I have done a handful of projects on my blog marbling with acrylic paint. The most traditional method uses carrageenan and water to create a thick base but you can also use shaving cream instead. Textile artist natalie stopka who creates marbled works and teaches workshops on large scale fabric marbling says marbling is a very expressive art.

Marbling fabric supplies. My marbling 101 post might be just what you are looking for. The floating paints are swirled into patterns. It is surprisingly easy to create.

Hang the fabric to dry. No agitation to the paint drops here i just picked up the paint as is. Fabric marbling is the art of floating paints on top of a thick solution called size manipulating the paints into patterns then transferring the pattern to an object by gently placing the object on top of the solution marbling lets you make your one of a kind quilting or other fabric item. Acrylic paint in whatever colors you want.

Methocel for marbling. If you like marbled paper you might like marbled fabric too.