Marbling Techniques
Author: Wendy Addison Medeiros
Publisher: Watson-Guptill Publications
Published: 1994
Total Pages: 152
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPainting techniques, especially marbling.
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Traditional Marbling
Author: Iris Nevins
Publisher:
Published: 1988
Total Pages: 56
ISBN-13:
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Author: Anne Chambers
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Published: 1991
Total Pages: 80
ISBN-13: 9780500015148
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn introduction to the Japanese craft of paper marbling, detailing both traditional and modern methods and including step-by-step instructions on imitating traditional designs and adapting them to Western tastes.
Making Traditional Marbled Papers
Author: Kate Brett
Publisher: The Crowood Press
Published: 2021-10-25
Total Pages: 325
ISBN-13: 1785009583
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPaper marbling is a beautiful craft with a long history that can be traced back to Japan in the twelfth century. This practical book introduces traditional patterns and explains the techniques that are used creatively today. It covers the history of marbling – from its origins in Japan to Persia, Turkey and then Europe in the seventeenth century. Details on equipment and materials are given along with what you need to get started and to set up a studio. The process from preparing the size, to adding the paints, creating the pattern and then treating the sheets is covered in detail. It introduces traditional patterns such as spot and combed patterns, as well as advanced techniques. Creative uses for marbling are given including step-by-step sequences for a range of projects. Making Traditional Marbled Papers is a visual treasure and shows how paper marbling can be practised and appreciated by all, from children to professionals.
Contemporary Paper Marbling
Author: Lucy McGrath
Publisher: Batsford Books
Published: 2019-12-12
Total Pages: 292
ISBN-13: 1849946558
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn illustrated introduction to an increasingly popular art form. The art of paper marbling is having a revival. Contemporary paper artist and author Lucy McGrath specializes in paper marbling and shares her skill and passion for this beautiful craft. Her book is a wonderful introduction to the craft for beginners which takes readers on a journey through simple to advanced techniques – with step-by-step instructions and photography – plus a range of some of the most beautiful paper marbling today. The book covers: An introduction and brief history; Preparation and equipment (with recipes for the thickened water that the paint floats on plus the paints themselves); Planning your design (mood boards, colour palettes, testing paint behaviour and paper); Pattern tutorials (ways of applying paint); Swirl and git gel (Turkish traditional pattern); Nonpareil (fine tooth comb use); Spanish Wave; Ebru (flowers on the surface of the water); Advanced Techniques (including figurative images); and finally marbling onto three-dimensional items such as baubles and pots. There is also a selection of projects that uses marbled paper, including bookbinding, origami and collage. Richly illustrated with some of the most beautiful paper marbling today, this book will introduce a wonderful craft to a new generation.
How to Marbleize Paper
Author: Gabriele Grnebaum
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Published: 1984-01-01
Total Pages: 36
ISBN-13: 9780486246512
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe beautiful centuries-old craft of marbleizing — decorating paper through the use of "floating colors" — dates back to eighth-century Japan. Today marbleizing is a newly popular craft, enjoyed for the exquisite and unique designs it produces (no two are alike) and its myriad of decorative applications. This volume is a complete step-by-step illustrated guide to the entire marbleizing process. Artist Gabriele Grünbaum shows you how to prepare colors, form beautiful and striking patterns, and transfer them onto prepared paper. Included are a list of tools and materials and helpful suggestions for avoiding common mistakes. In addition, an informative introduction traces the history of this wonderful handicraft. Create beautiful, versatile craft papers with colorful swirls, bold spotted designs, and exciting combed lines. Choose from 12 different patterns: Fantasy, Stone, Swedish, Wave, Comb, Snail, Bouquet/Peacock, Floral, Veined, Tiger, Oil-Color, and Oil-Color Batik. Marbleized paper can be used for decorating books, boxes, lampshades, wall hangings, decoupage, picture frames, linings, wallpaper, greeting cards, stationery — almost any art or craft project. Artists and crafters who want to create their own original marbleized papers will find this inexpensive edition a handy guide for learning basic techniques and a rich source of design ideas.
Making Marbled Paper
Author: Heather RJ Fletcher
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Published: 2019-10-15
Total Pages: 418
ISBN-13: 1607657236
DOWNLOAD EBOOK· Learn the history and techniques of the ancient art of marbling paint · A modern guide to create more than 30 colorful and intricate marbling patterns · Includes step-by-step interactive workbook · Practice techniques for stone, get-gal, non-pareil, and chevron designs and their advanced variations · Transfer your marbled designs on a variety of materials for home décor, stationery, textiles, and other possibilities · Author is one of 20 marbling masters in the world, Heather Fletcher
Turkish Art of Marbling
Author: Fuat Başar
Publisher: Gozen Kitap Ve Yayinevi
Published: 2000
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9789759714116
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA fully illustrated guide to paper marbling, with clear instructions, history and glossary. Perfect for beginners.
The Progress of the Marbling Art, from Technical Scientific Principles
Author: Josef Halfer
Publisher: Good Press
Published: 2019-12-06
Total Pages: 101
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book is a complete guide to marling. It covers various topics, from the basics of color preparations to the history of the art and an advanced classification of marbling patterns. Also, a reader will find tips on cases that require skill, like marbling book edges or marbling on a large scale.
Marbling
Author: Freya Scott
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Published: 2020-10-28
Total Pages: 176
ISBN-13: 9780764360817
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThroughout marbling's long history, people have been captivated by both its apparent simplicity and its extraordinary complexity. Get to know and enjoy marbling's beauty in this guide from paper artist Freya Scott, whose enthusiasm for the craft is highly contagious. As Freya explains the wide range of the art's possibilities and how to make them come to life in your work, beginners will learn the craft from square one, while advanced marblers will find many new ideas and directions for expanding their skills. Learn how to size and prepare various papers, choose color palettes, and make patterns, while being inspired by photos of dozens of beautiful marbled artworks. Throughout, try step-by-step projects. Learn how to marble with gouache and with acrylic; a special section covers marbling on fabric. Freya shares the personal experiences that have shaped her marbling career (for example, she learned marbling thanks to a debilitating illness) and the ways marbling can become a source of your best creativity. As she explains, although marbling is a simple concept, there are so many variables that the adventure never ends. This absorbing guide offers you the art and science you need to take marbling as far as you want to go.
