Instructions For Marbling Fabric

Marbling is the process of floating fabric paints on the surface of a thick cellulose solution called size somewhat like oil on water.

Instructions for marbling fabric.

Flat surface to hold marbled fabric. 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. Fill a tub with marbling medium and remove bubbles from the medium using folded newsprint. The floating paints are swirled into patterns.

To marble the fabric is held on four corners and dropped onto the paint s center first a step that s difficult to accomplish without four hands. If you re working alone construct a set of helping hands to lower the fabric onto the size. 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. Grab your own copy of the instructions plus helpful tips formula for thinning acrylic paints.

Cut two dowel pins slightly shorter than the width of the fabric you plan to marble.