Marbling For Fabric

The best fabric paint to use for marbling fabric is marbling fabric paint the kind you would find in a kit.

Marbling for fabric.

I have done a handful of projects on my blog marbling with acrylic paint. Acrylic paint in whatever colors you want. 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. But there is still that same exhilaration that comes every time you pull a piece from the bath.

No agitation to the paint drops here i just picked up the paint as is. 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. Each print is the culmination of a tiny performance in which the artist interacts with a fluid medium revealing their temperament. Bucket of water to the side to rinse fabric once marbled.

Fabric marbling trays or large shallow storage bin that allows napkins to lay flat when marbling. I have done a few marbled jars and even these adorable pumpkins were marbled with acrylic paint. It can be a little bit trickier but definitely can be done. 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.

I used 2 different combs to create this pattern. Here i used a stick to gently move the paint drops around the tub to create. Marbling fabric supplies. Hang the fabric to dry.

After 20 minutes remove the fabric from the water. It is surprisingly easy to create. Squeeze out as much liquid as you can but don t rinse it. I splattered paint on the marbling medium to create this marbled fabric.

There are also slightly different things to consider when it comes to design and pattern. The floating paints are swirled into patterns. Regular acrylic or craft paint can be used on fabric however the fabric will be stiff and not very. If you like marbled paper you might like marbled fabric too.

Other paints can be diluted to use as well but it can be difficult to get the mixture right especially if you are just starting out. Don t leave it any longer or it can ruin the fabric 3. The most traditional method uses carrageenan and water to create a thick base but you can also use shaving cream instead. My marbling 101 post might be just what you are looking for.

Marbling is the process of floating fabric paints on the surface of a thick cellulose solution called size somewhat like oil on water. Place all the fabric you re planning on marbling in the solution for 20 minutes.