Marbling For Fabric

Marbling fabric supplies.

Marbling for fabric.

Don t leave it any longer or it can ruin the fabric 3. Methocel for marbling. It can be a little bit trickier but definitely can be done. Fabric marbling trays or large shallow storage bin that allows napkins to lay flat when marbling.

Here i used a stick to gently move the paint drops around the tub to create. Marbling is the process of floating fabric paints on the surface of a thick cellulose solution called size somewhat like oil on water. If you like marbled paper you might like marbled fabric too. Place all the fabric you re planning on marbling in the solution for 20 minutes.

Hang the fabric to dry. There are also slightly different things to consider when it comes to design and pattern. I have done a handful of projects on my blog marbling with acrylic paint. While marbling on fabric follows the same basic principles of marbling on paper there is a whole different set of prep and post marbling steps involved.

I used 2 different combs to create this pattern. 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. The floating paints are swirled into patterns. Looking for all the details on marbling projects.

Bucket of water to the side to rinse fabric once marbled. 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. It is surprisingly easy to create. Each print is the culmination of a tiny performance in which the artist interacts with a fluid medium revealing their temperament.

The best fabric paint to use for marbling fabric is marbling fabric paint the kind you would find in a kit. I have done a few marbled jars and even these adorable pumpkins were marbled with acrylic paint. My marbling 101 post might be just what you are looking for. But there is still that same exhilaration that comes every time you pull a piece from the bath.

No agitation to the paint drops here i just picked up the paint as is. Regular acrylic or craft paint can be used on fabric however the fabric will be stiff and not very. I splattered paint on the marbling medium to create this marbled fabric. 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.

Acrylic paint in whatever colors you want. The most traditional method uses carrageenan and water to create a thick base but you can also use shaving cream instead.