Methocel is a synthetic thickener that provides a viscous surface for fabric and paper marbling.
Marbling methylcellulose type.
This project can entertain children for an afternoon or sustain an artist s interest for a lifetime.
Paper marbling is a method of aqueous surface design which can produce patterns similar to smooth marble or other kinds of stone.
These are acrylic paints in 4 oz.
To thicken the water you will need methyl cellulose which is a powdery substance that mixes with water to create a consistency much like a thin gelatin.
This package contains 8oz of methocel.
This initial interest in book arts tends to begin with modern takes on traditional bindings.
Place the fat in the refrigerator and cool this until it is firm.
Pour the liquid into an empty pan.
Thin paints until runny with small amounts of water.
In a bowl combine 1 2 cup of methyl cellulose with 4 quarts cold water whisking to incorporate powder.
Suitable for marbling on both paper and fabric.
Like many of my fellow bookbinders i am mostly self taught.
When the mixture is free of lumps let it sit about an hour stirring at 15 minute intervals until it is syrupy.
It is also used in book arts as a paper sizing for paste papers and to slow the drying time of pva glues.
Mix 1 4 cup of methyl cellulose with 2 quarts of water for the best marbling consistency.
Marbling size is the thickened liquid that the paint floats on.
Blend until it begins to thicken and slowly emulsify the coconut fat into the methyl cellulose mixture.
Prepare the marbling size.
How to marble paper.
Jars mixed to the right consistency for marbling no need to dilute.
Slight changes in ingredients or temperature can.
Then you capture your design by laying a treated piece of fabric or paper down on top of the paint to transfer the swirls to the fabric.
Carrageenan and methylcellulose can be sourced at your local art store.
We comb the internet for tips on binding techniques sewing patterns and leather versus cloth options.
Marbling is the process of floating fabric paints on the surface of a thick cellulose solution called size somewhat like oil on water.
But after having bound a few works it s natural to want to move a bit further back.
The floating paints are swirled into patterns.
Bookbinders the world over have been marbling paper for centuries.
To be used only with carrageenan size not methyl cellulose.
I prefer to use carrageenan for my size but you can also use methylcellulose.
In a blender pour the water and methylcellulose hv.
There are a number of ways to prepare the marbling fat.
Place the marbling fat into a shallow metal pan.
Conforms to astm d 4236.
Through several centuries people have applied marbled materials to a variety of.
You will need to prepare the size a day in advance so that it is set properly.
