Contemporary Paper Marbling by Lucy McGrath
Item #:
B4326
$29.95
Discover the timeless art of paper marbling with Lucy McGrath. This book is perfect for beginners, guiding you through techniques from simple to advanced, with clear step-by-step instructions and stunning photography. Inside, you'll learn about the origins and evolution of paper marbling, get recipes for the thickened water and paints needed for marbling, and receive helpful tips on creating mood boards, selecting color palettes, and testing paint behavior.
Master various patterns, including Swirl and Git Gel (Turkish traditional), Nonpareil (fine tooth comb use), Spanish Wave, and Ebru (flowers on water). Explore creating figurative images and marbling on three-dimensional items like baubles and pots. Finally, learn how to use your marbled paper for bookbinding, origami, and collage.
Beautifully illustrated, this book will inspire a new generation to embrace the craft of paper marbling.
"In a world increasingly full of mass-manufacturing and cookie-cutter products, marbling can take on a new importance as an art form in its own right: its chaotic technique, organic look and the fact that each piece is unique sets it apart. I want to take inspiration from the marbling of the past, but experiment with it and push it in new directions – trying out new techniques, new paints, and new materials to change the way people think about marbling." ––Lucy McGrath, The future of marbling.
Hardcover; 144 pages; 10" x 10"
Discover the timeless art of paper marbling with Lucy McGrath. This book is perfect for beginners, guiding you through techniques from simple to advanced, with clear step-by-step instructions and stunning photography. Inside, you'll learn about the origins and evolution of paper marbling, get recipes for the thickened water and paints needed for marbling, and receive helpful tips on creating mood boards, selecting color palettes, and testing paint behavior.
Master various patterns, including Swirl and Git Gel (Turkish traditional), Nonpareil (fine tooth comb use), Spanish Wave, and Ebru (flowers on water). Explore creating figurative images and marbling on three-dimensional items like baubles and pots. Finally, learn how to use your marbled paper for bookbinding, origami, and collage.
Beautifully illustrated, this book will inspire a new generation to embrace the craft of paper marbling.
"In a world increasingly full of mass-manufacturing and cookie-cutter products, marbling can take on a new importance as an art form in its own right: its chaotic technique, organic look and the fact that each piece is unique sets it apart. I want to take inspiration from the marbling of the past, but experiment with it and push it in new directions – trying out new techniques, new paints, and new materials to change the way people think about marbling." ––Lucy McGrath, The future of marbling.
Hardcover; 144 pages; 10" x 10"
| Binding | Glue |
| Skill Level | Intermediate, Advanced, Beginner |
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