Marbling Paper With Oil Paint

We did this years ago when maia was 3 and it was past time to give it another go.

Marbling paper with oil paint.

You can use one color or many. The patterns are the result of color floated on either plain water or a viscous solution known as size and then carefully transferred to an absorbent surface such as paper or fabric. Through several centuries people have applied marbled materials to a variety of. We d seen several methods but we had almost all the supplies to marble with oil paints so we decided to try that out first.

Wear disposable gloves this was a must in keeping messes to a minimum as oil based paints do not come off easily. We still love marbling paper with shaving cream but the effect is completely different with oil. But it was a long fun day. Add some water to your shallow pan about halfway through.

I ve made marbled paper with children as young as three with some lovely results. Because oil and water do not mix the paint stays on the surface of the water and can be manipulated to make designs. Paper marbling is a method of aqueous surface design which can produce patterns similar to smooth marble or other kinds of stone. Stir vigorously to be sure oil and color are mixed well as they can be.

Lay out your paper over your work surface to project from paint. The paints we tried are oil based so this was very important. Lift the paper to reveal your marbled paper. However if you really are looking for a marbling paint i have heard good things about this bo kuundo marbling paper origami marbling kit.

Lay a piece of watercolor paper on top of the water. Marbling is a great craft pastime for people who are. If you are looking to do acrylic paint pouring this folkart marbling paint pour set is a favorite. Marbling with oil and food coloring is beautiful.

It s messy but worth it. In anticipation for this visit we made lists of possible crafts and paper marbling appeared on both lists. It s one of the easiest ways to marble paper with kids and uses materials you likely already have. Marbled paper is made by floating oil paint on water.

Fill the pie dish with an inch of water. Marble with acrylic paint for beginners or kids.