Marbling

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Contains sites demonstrating the art and craft of marbling. Traditionally associated with paper and book arts, marbling can be also be used in textiles and as a decorative finish on objects.

  • The Ancient Art of Marbling  - Galen Berry, a professional marbler, introduces the craft of marbling and provides a history, and over a hundred examples of patterns. Gives details of classes in various USA locations, and sells supplies and marbled stationery.
  • Art of Ebru  - A resource on the authentic art of Ebru or Turkish marbling. History, etymology, masters, materials and styles.
  • Chromatic Transport  - Eric Meier shares his enthusiasm for marbling with the story of how he got started, and a gallery of marbled art and marbled psalteries.
  • Eden Workshops: Vol.II Paper Marbling  - Bookbinder provides a free download of a guide to paper marbling with tips and tricks gleaned by the author.
  • Joan Ajala  - Paper marbler based in Australia whose papers are used by bookbinders in Australia and the US. Includes a gallery of papers with sections on sumingashi, traditional and contemporary patterns, and Australian images.
  • Making Marbled Paper  - Instructions for this paper craft include materials, pictures, and various methods.
  • Muslim Heritage  - Article on Ebru, the Turkish technique of paper marbling. History, technique, materials used, and references.
  • Paper Marbling  - Details what it is, materials, preparation, methods, and the effectiveness of different types of paint.
  • Segami, Amy Lee  - Artist with an engineering background using the technique of Suminagashi and exhibiting under the title of Painting on Water. Artist information, gallery, article on her work, videos and events.
  • Shaving Cream Marbling  - Guide to marbling using shaving cream, aimed at teachers of middle school children.
  • Society of Marbling  - International organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the art of marbling. Gallery, events, and links.
  • Suminagashi  - Outlines the ancient Japanese technique of suminagashi which translates as floating ink, and other methods. A workshop gives step by step instructions.
 
 
 
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