Marbling On Fabric 39

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.

Marbling on fabric 39.

Nw 823 coupeville wa 98239 whidbey island. But there is still that same exhilaration that comes every time you pull a piece from the bath. If you plan to use the marbled fabric in quilts choose tightly woven cotton with a high thread count such as prima cotton. Join our mailing list.

There are also slightly different things to consider when it comes to design and pattern. The floating paints are swirled into patterns. You can do this the night before. Directions for fabric marbling.

Fall in love with the art of water marbling at our coastal studio analog mercantile. Marbling is the process of floating fabric paints on the surface of a thick cellulose solution called size somewhat like oil on water. For a complete tutorial on the process using the jacquard marbling kit check out my post at http. 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.

The trick to adhering the paint to fabric is presoaking the fabric in alum. Learn design water marble on silk in about 25 minutes 39. Each print is the culmination of a tiny performance in which the artist interacts with a fluid medium revealing their temperament. Here i used a stick to gently move the paint drops around the tub to create patterns.

I used 2 different combs to create this pattern. 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. Marbling is the process of floating paints on the surface of a thick cellulose solution called size somewhat like oil on water. When you choose fabric always check the surface texture.

It is that easy and a great project for kids small parties and classes. This video shows how to create a marbling design on fabric. Fabrics natural or synthetics with a smooth surface and tight weave provide the best prints. Mix 3 tablespoons alum per 1 quart of hot water.

Let the alum dissolve then soak the fabric for 20 minutes. Then you capture your design with fabric or paper. The floating paints are swirled into patterns. Our workshop was wonderful.

Textile artist natalie stopka who creates marbled works and teaches workshops on large scale fabric marbling says marbling is a very expressive art.