Marbling Paint Fabric

Again some colors will float better than others.

Marbling paint fabric. Mix 3 tablespoons alum per 1 quart of hot water. All the colors work amazingly well. Directions for fabric marbling. Marbling is the process of floating fabric paints on the surface of a thick cellulose solution called size somewhat like oil on water.

Marble with acrylic paint for beginners or kids. I splattered paint on the marbling medium to create this marbled fabric. The floating paints are swirled into patterns. To enhance your marbled fabric or to add a little more interest to a not so favorite design try adding the lumiere fabric paints in splatters and splashes with a paint brush.

The trick to adhering the paint to fabric is presoaking the fabric in alum. Acrylic paints or airbrushing ink are the most common choices for fabric marbling. Marbling is the ancient art of floating paint on the surface of thickened water known as the marbling size and then transferring the floating design onto paper or fabric. 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.

If you are looking to do acrylic paint pouring this folkart marbling paint pour set is a favorite. Hang to completely dry before marbling. Adding fabric paint to your marble painting. Dispersant is your friend.

However if you really are looking for a marbling paint i have heard good things about this bo kuundo marbling paper origami marbling kit. The jacquard marbling paints were developed specifically for marbling and unlike some of the other brands jacquard has nailed it. This technique is simple yet adds an interesting layer to the marbled fabric design. I used 2 different combs to create this pattern.

Marbling is a great craft pastime for people who are. No agitation to the paint drops here i just picked up the paint as is. Learn how to create this mesmerizing marbling technique and print your creation onto paper or fabric. Here i used a stick to gently move the paint drops around the tub to create.

You can do this the night before. All of the paints below have been used with success by some experienced marblers. Acrylic paints can be purchased from any art supply or craft store but it s best to be consistent with the brand so that they mix well and have similar viscosity. Let the alum dissolve then soak the fabric for 20 minutes.