Suitable for marbling on both paper and fabric.
Marbling methylcellulose type.
Place the marbling fat into a shallow metal pan.
Slight changes in ingredients or temperature can.
Conforms to astm d 4236.
These are acrylic paints in 4 oz.
Thin paints until runny with small amounts of water.
Through several centuries people have applied marbled materials to a variety of.
This package contains 8oz of methocel.
Blend until it begins to thicken and slowly emulsify the coconut fat into the methyl cellulose mixture.
Marbling is the process of floating fabric paints on the surface of a thick cellulose solution called size somewhat like oil on water.
Methocel is a synthetic thickener that provides a viscous surface for fabric and paper marbling.
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.
Carrageenan and methylcellulose can be sourced at your local art store.
Place the fat in the refrigerator and cool this until it is firm.
Pour the liquid into an empty pan.
Bookbinders the world over have been marbling paper for centuries.
Paper marbling is a method of aqueous surface design which can produce patterns similar to smooth marble or other kinds of stone.
I prepared my water in a stock pot which has measurements marked out along the inside.
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.
Jars mixed to the right consistency for marbling no need to dilute.
In a blender pour the water and methylcellulose hv.
There are a number of ways to prepare the marbling fat.
In a bowl combine 1 2 cup of methyl cellulose with 4 quarts cold water whisking to incorporate powder.
We comb the internet for tips on binding techniques sewing patterns and leather versus cloth options.
How to marble paper.
But after having bound a few works it s natural to want to move a bit further back.
This project can entertain children for an afternoon or sustain an artist s interest for a lifetime.
Marbling size is the thickened liquid that the paint floats on.
Any of these colors can be mixed together to get new shades.
I prefer to use carrageenan for my size but you can also use methylcellulose.
Mix 1 4 cup of methyl cellulose with 2 quarts of water for the best marbling consistency.
When the mixture is free of lumps let it sit about an hour stirring at 15 minute intervals until it is syrupy.
Prepare the marbling size.
Like many of my fellow bookbinders i am mostly self taught.
It is also used in book arts as a paper sizing for paste papers and to slow the drying time of pva glues.
You will need to prepare the size a day in advance so that it is set properly.
The floating paints are swirled into patterns.
