Nail polish marbling dries quickly and there s less mess because you don t have to scrape away the shaving cream.
Marbling paper with acrylic ink.
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I then used a pipette to stir everything together to form patterns.
I placed a layer of shaving foam in my glass bowl and squirted drops of ink onto the foam.
If you are looking to do acrylic paint pouring this folkart marbling paint pour set is a favorite.
Nail polish is a little more permanent which makes this a great technique for marbling more than just paper but it may also make this method less ideal for kids.
However if you really are looking for a marbling paint i have heard good things about this bo kuundo marbling paper origami marbling kit.
The same can be said for marbling with inks or mixing together differently coloured clays or icings the heat of your hands or the swirling of a skewer can.
I worked with 100gsm printer paper this was thin enough to ensure it rested on the surface of the marbling bath but strong enough to be lifted and rinsed before drying.
Learn how to create this mesmerizing marbling technique and print your creation onto paper or fabric.
Suminagashi translates to floating ink in japanese.
Using a method i found online i tried marbling experiments using marbling ink and watered down acrylic paints with shaving foam.
The pebeo marbling inks give a really nice marbled surface so the paper is ready to use for art projects as soon as it is dry and it is also extremely easy to use.
I think using regular craft acrylic paint is just fine for most marbling projects.