Explore the magic of marbling!Over 30 marbling patterns to create, each design colorful and intricate, with clear how-to photos6 marbling projects show how to transfer your marbled designs on a variety of materials for home décor, stationery, textiles, and other possibilitiesStep-by-step instructions for the four foundational patterns to encourage practice of marbling methodsLearn multiple techniques for stone, getgel, nonpareil, and chevron designs and their advanced variationsExpert advice on workspace, tools, equipment, mixtures, paints, papers, and other essentialsLearn the history of the ancient art of marbling paint from one of 20 marbling masters in the world, author Heather FletcherGet started in the exciting art of marbling paper with this modern guide! From ancient suminagashi to modern nail art, marbling has been in use since the 11th century, and can be found in all sorts of mediums today.Inside this book, you'll find more than 30 different patterns to create and a step-by-step interactive workbook to encourage practice. You'll learn all the modern and traditional marbling techniques, from chevron and feathering to stone and scallop.From foundational to advanced skills, you'll also learn how to float paint on water, create intricate patterns and unique designs with unusual tools, lay paper on various materials to transfer beautiful artwork, and so many more marbling methods!With guidance from Heather Fletcher, a professional artist who has traveled the world studying these distinctive methods and learning from the world's leading marbling masters, you'll also gain an understanding of the origins and evolution of this reemerging artform.Whether you set up in your garage or at your kitchen table, anyone can get started using everyday household items to create colorful works of art. Beginning with the four foundational patterns—stone, chevron, getgel, and nonpareil—Heather's step-by-step, photo-illustrated directions will show you everything you need to know to accomplish every design.With room to paste a sample of your work for each main pattern, you'll then progress into 30 more advanced patterns. Also included are six marbled paper project ideas, such as gift wrap, bookshelf liners, framed art, and more! You'll also find tips for troubleshooting as well as information on how to marble fabric. A list of resources for marbling tools and supplies, classes, and marbling artists is also included.Be inspired to reimagine your marbled designs for home décor, stationery, textiles, apparel, ceramics, accessories, and more. Discover and fall in love with the ancient art of marbling with Making Marbled Paper!
✔ Author(s): Heather RJ Fletcher
✔ Title: Making Marbled Paper: Paint Techniques & Patterns for Classic & Modern Marbleizing on Paper & Silk (Fox Chapel Publishing) Over 30 Designs including Nonpareil, Chevron, Stone, & More, Step-by-Step
✔ Rating : 4.7 out of 5 base on (75 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1497100437
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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