We love this marbling kit which comes with tray, brushes, 6 colours and marbling paper as well as a complete instruction manual on different patterns you can make with the kit. The first thing you need to do is to make the size onto which you are going to float the fabric paints. With the mechanisation of bookbinding, paper marbling fell from favour, but the tradition was saved from obsolescence with the 1970s’ renewed enthusiasm for hand crafts. To enjoy all that Hobbycraft has to offer, please enable cookies or check whether another programme is blocking them.

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In a bucket, add ammonia to the water and then slowly add Methocel, stirring constantly with a whisk or large spoon. Here we showcase two marbling techniques, with a guide to marbling large pieces of paper from book and textile artist Natalie Stopka, which was originally published in Project Calm issue 5, and a guide to marbling with shaving foam, which is a simpler ink marbling technique for the crafters without a lot of space and equipment. Hard water: If the water in your area is "hard" (contains lots of minerals) you will need to add some of our Water Softener.Lift off, place facing up on a clear surface and scrape away the ink and shaving foam to leave a marbled effect. We've collated a series of marbling-based projects to get you thinking about the different techniques that can be used to achieve these stunning textures on almost any creation! Polymer clay, like Fimo, is a fantastic material to craft with as it's easy to mould, comes in a huge range of colours, and the finished product is tough and durable- making it perfect for jewellery!

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If you are working with fabric or clothing larger than your available pans, it's easy to build a pan using some 1" x 4" wood. You can choose the size and quantities of the marbling paint and marbling medium you want to have in your kit, with the option to include more colours when selecting larger volumes. You are not tied into a contract which means if you change your mind, there are no cancellation fees.

In a craft with centuries-old roots, this creates an opportunity for expressive unity between creator and creation and the growth of personal vision. If the "size" has been sitting awhile, clear the surface of tension and dust with strips of newspaper before using.

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From the noted French brand Pebeo, this set is for marbling fans looking to expand and upgrade their tools. Our friend Ana from Babble Dabble Do helps her kids capture the beauty with marbled milk paper prints as they do the experiment, combining art and science. These dyes, a little thicker than what you get in other marble paint sets, are quick drying—dry to the touch after only 15 minutes, and fully cured in roughly 24 hours.The starter set includes a half dozen 15-milliliter bottles of popular colors, and additional colors are available for purchase individually.