Author: Heather RJ Fletcher

Edition: First

Number Of Pages: 160

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Release Date: 15-10-2019

Details:

Explore the magic of marbling!

• Over 30 marbling patterns to create, each design colorful and intricate, with clear how-to photos
• 6 marbling projects show how to transfer your marbled designs on a variety of materials for home décor, stationery, textiles, and other possibilities
• Step-by-step instructions for the four foundational patterns to encourage practice of marbling methods
• Learn multiple techniques for stone, getgel, nonpareil, and chevron designs and their advanced variations
• Expert advice on workspace, tools, equipment, mixtures, paints, papers, and other essentials
• Learn the history of the ancient art of marbling paint from one of 20 marbling masters in the world, author Heather Fletcher

Get started in the exciting art of marbling paper with this modern guide! From ancient suminagashi to modern nail art, marbling has been in use since the 11th century, and can be found in all sorts of mediums today.

Inside this book, you'll find more than 30 different patterns to create and a step-by-step interactive workbook to encourage practice. You'll learn all the modern and traditional marbling techniques, from chevron and feathering to stone and scallop.

From foundational to advanced skills, you'll also learn how to float paint on water, create intricate patterns and unique designs with unusual tools, lay paper on various materials to transfer beautiful artwork, and so many more marbling methods!

With guidance from Heather Fletcher, a professional artist who has traveled the world studying these distinctive methods and learning from the world's leading marbling masters, you'll also gain an understanding of the origins and evolution of this reemerging artform.

Whether you set up in your garage or at your kitchen table, anyone can get started using everyday household items to create colorful works of art. Beginning with the four fou

EAN: 9781497100435

Package Dimensions: 10.0 x 8.1 x 0.6 inches

Languages: English