Each print is the culmination of a tiny performance in which the artist interacts with a fluid medium revealing their temperament.
Marbling on fabric 39.
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The floating paints are swirled into patterns.
This video shows how to create a marbling design on fabric.
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Let the alum dissolve then soak the fabric for 20 minutes.
If you re using your marbled fabric in garments.
There are also slightly different things to consider when it comes to design and pattern.
When you choose fabric always check the surface texture.
I used 2 different combs to create this pattern.
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I splattered paint on the marbling medium to create this marbled fabric.
Marbling is the process of floating fabric paints on the surface of a thick cellulose solution called size somewhat like oil on water.
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The floating paints are swirled into patterns.
Our workshop was wonderful.
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.
Here i used a stick to gently move the paint drops around the tub to create patterns.
Fabric marbling is the art of floating paints on top of a thick solution called size manipulating the paints into patterns then transferring the pattern to an object by gently placing the object on top of the solution marbling lets you make your one of a kind quilting or other fabric item.
It is that easy and a great project for kids small parties and classes.
Then you capture your design with fabric or paper.
Directions for fabric marbling.
Textile artist natalie stopka who creates marbled works and teaches workshops on large scale fabric marbling says marbling is a very expressive art.
But there is still that same exhilaration that comes every time you pull a piece from the bath.
Marbling is the process of floating paints on the surface of a thick cellulose solution called size somewhat like oil on water.
Mix 3 tablespoons alum per 1 quart of hot water.
You can do this the night before.
Hang to completely dry before marbling.
While marbling on fabric follows the same basic principles of marbling on paper there is a whole different set of prep and post marbling steps involved.