Thank you! There are so many tutorials. But almost none of them go into detail about the paints being used. So I have been struggling trying to find paints that work well. I will most definetly try the high flow golden acrylics.
Really clear demo, and thanks for the carageenan ratio. I was worried for your beautiful sleeves until you rolled them up! How do you get the paper to dry flat please? I'm used to paper buckling if it's not stretched. Is it to do with the type of paper you use? Thanks.
Thank you for the video! I recently got into paper marbling and have been having a hard time finding good tutorials so I really appreciate the clear directions you give here. Have you had any success with cheaper craft acrylics? I'm trying to go as low budget as possible.
The cheaper acrylics are hit or miss - depends on their pigment density. Typically they come out too faint because marbling dilutes them so much. If you need further details check the blog for the exact measurements: www.daniellewethington.com/paper-marbling-tutorial/
I have exact measurements for the mix in the blog - it's done with carrageenan. This video is typically meant to be viewed with the written instructions: www.daniellewethington.com/paper-marbling-tutorial/
Thank you! Most informative video I've found on marbling techniques! You list alum, but you said that you didn't need it for the paper that you chose. What papers need alum, and how is it applied? Also, I took one workshop on marbling and we were instructed to rinse the paper to get the size/carageenan off of it. You seem to be scraping it off as you lift the print from the tray? Is that enough to get it off? Or do you also rinse them? And how do you dry the papers, flat or hanging? Thanks in advance!
Not sure why RUclips doesn't let me know I have comments lol. The alum is used to make the pigment set into the paper. You mix it with hot water and then lightly sponge it onto the paper. If you use a super absorbent paper like the Japanese mulberry it isn't needed, but for printmaking papers it makes a big difference. The blog linked in the description goes over it in detail.
Hi, I am trying to make a big planet for a theatre piece and I would like to use this method. I am going to make a big ball out of paper (90 cm Ø) and then marble it little by little. I bought some marble colors for it and tried it out today. It did not work as in your video.. The colors (marabu easy marble) did not create small circles but ran out all the way to the edge and they dried very very quickly. Your colors do not dry right? I only had maybe 20 seconds before I could not use it anymore.. Do you know these colors I have tried and could you recommend some other colors for me? I attached a picture of the planet I would like to try to make: i.pinimg.com/originals/d6/1c/44/d61c44e90da98e6a9b09ce79ef7a63e7.jpg Could you give me some tips? Thank you!
Thank you! There are so many tutorials. But almost none of them go into detail about the paints being used. So I have been struggling trying to find paints that work well. I will most definetly try the high flow golden acrylics.
The paints I used are all in the associated blog (this video is meant to be part of that) www.daniellewethington.com/paper-marbling-tutorial/
Really clear demo, and thanks for the carageenan ratio. I was worried for your beautiful sleeves until you rolled them up! How do you get the paper to dry flat please? I'm used to paper buckling if it's not stretched. Is it to do with the type of paper you use? Thanks.
Thanks for the video. It is a shame you didn’t show the finished product and how you dry the paper.
Thank you. That was so well explained! Just a question: I have a heap of heavy bodied acrylic paints. Can I water them down and use them? Thanks.
so cool .love it
Simply masterful.
Cd u tell the proportion of water and carrageen. Thanks
Also how many liters of water in the tray is needed.
This video is so helpful. Thank you for making it!
It would be nice to see the finished product. Also, can you pour the size through a coffee filter to clean it?
That's a good idea, I didn't try it. It does go bad after a certain amount of time, I think it only lasts a few days in the fridge at best
hello i from Vietnam, i did used folkart paint of multi-surface but it's not spread,why? pls,explain for me.Thanks.
Nice. It would have been great if we could get to see the end result, the print
I think I have some shots of it in this post: www.daniellewethington.com/paper-marbling-tutorial/
Great video Danielle, thankyou. May I ask the name of the music that is played?
Awesomely beautiful!! Thankyou :)
Thank you for the video! I recently got into paper marbling and have been having a hard time finding good tutorials so I really appreciate the clear directions you give here.
Have you had any success with cheaper craft acrylics? I'm trying to go as low budget as possible.
The cheaper acrylics are hit or miss - depends on their pigment density. Typically they come out too faint because marbling dilutes them so much. If you need further details check the blog for the exact measurements: www.daniellewethington.com/paper-marbling-tutorial/
Halfway through I haven’t heard how to thicken the water or do you just use plain water? Aren’t you afraid the colors will go down to the bottom
I have exact measurements for the mix in the blog - it's done with carrageenan. This video is typically meant to be viewed with the written instructions: www.daniellewethington.com/paper-marbling-tutorial/
Thank you! Most informative video I've found on marbling techniques! You list alum, but you said that you didn't need it for the paper that you chose. What papers need alum, and how is it applied? Also, I took one workshop on marbling and we were instructed to rinse the paper to get the size/carageenan off of it. You seem to be scraping it off as you lift the print from the tray? Is that enough to get it off? Or do you also rinse them? And how do you dry the papers, flat or hanging? Thanks in advance!
Most of the additional info is in the associated post: www.daniellewethington.com/paper-marbling-tutorial/
Beautiful work, such delicate colours. Please could you tell where you bought those long brushes from? thank you. Linda
They are just broom... fronds? broom bristles... you could cut them out of a dollar store broom
Do you need to rinse your marbled paper after you've lifted it from the size?
How long can you keep reusing the size? Do you just dilute it in more water and dump it down the drain once it's no longer usable?
Great video! Thanks! But can you please tell me de name of the paper? Or how can I find it?
Wait....shouldn’t be the colour supposed to be least spread thin thrown last since the size is then filled...? O.o
Me pueden ayudar qué tinta utilizan
Golden High Flow Acrylics
Hi I watched the video well Is the water just water? What color is the paint? What did you mix with the paints? Please tell us
@greyhaze ind thank you
Will this marbling work on Yupo paper?
what did you do with alum ??? thank you for the video
Not sure why RUclips doesn't let me know I have comments lol. The alum is used to make the pigment set into the paper. You mix it with hot water and then lightly sponge it onto the paper. If you use a super absorbent paper like the Japanese mulberry it isn't needed, but for printmaking papers it makes a big difference. The blog linked in the description goes over it in detail.
What is that liquid you are using as a base?
Hi, I am trying to make a big planet for a theatre piece and I would like to use this method. I am going to make a big ball out of paper (90 cm Ø) and then marble it little by little. I bought some marble colors for it and tried it out today. It did not work as in your video.. The colors (marabu easy marble) did not create small circles but ran out all the way to the edge and they dried very very quickly. Your colors do not dry right? I only had maybe 20 seconds before I could not use it anymore.. Do you know these colors I have tried and could you recommend some other colors for me?
I attached a picture of the planet I would like to try to make: i.pinimg.com/originals/d6/1c/44/d61c44e90da98e6a9b09ce79ef7a63e7.jpg
Could you give me some tips?
Thank you!
Wow. All of that, and you didn't show the final results. Never trust a chef that doesn't eat her own food.
They are in the associated post: www.daniellewethington.com/paper-marbling-tutorial/