Making Traditional Marbled Papers

Author : Kate Brett
Publisher : The Crowood Press
ISBN 13 : 1785009583
Total Pages : 325 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Making Traditional Marbled Papers written by Kate Brett and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2021-10-25 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paper marbling is a beautiful craft with a long history that can be traced back to Japan in the twelfth century. This practical book introduces traditional patterns and explains the techniques that are used creatively today. It covers the history of marbling – from its origins in Japan to Persia, Turkey and then Europe in the seventeenth century. Details on equipment and materials are given along with what you need to get started and to set up a studio. The process from preparing the size, to adding the paints, creating the pattern and then treating the sheets is covered in detail. It introduces traditional patterns such as spot and combed patterns, as well as advanced techniques. Creative uses for marbling are given including step-by-step sequences for a range of projects. Making Traditional Marbled Papers is a visual treasure and shows how paper marbling can be practised and appreciated by all, from children to professionals.

Author : Heather RJ Fletcher
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1607657236
Total Pages : 418 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Making Marbled Paper written by Heather RJ Fletcher and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2019-10-15 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover and fall in love with the ancient art of marbling paint in this modern guide! With more than 30 different patterns to create and a step-by-step interactive workbook to encourage practice, you’ll start with the “Big 4” foundational patterns - stone, get-gal, non-pareil, and chevron - and continue on to more advanced designs and patterns. Eventually, you’ll know how to transfer your designs onto fabric, wood, and porcelain for home décor, stationery, apparel, ceramics, accessories, and more! With guidance from Heather Fletcher, a professional artist who has traveled the world studying these distinctive methods and learning from the world’s leading marbling masters, you’ll also gain an understanding of the history of this reemerging artform.

Author : Gabriele Grnebaum
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 9780486246512
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Marbleize Paper written by Gabriele Grnebaum and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1984-01-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The beautiful centuries-old craft of marbleizing — decorating paper through the use of "floating colors" — dates back to eighth-century Japan. Today marbleizing is a newly popular craft, enjoyed for the exquisite and unique designs it produces (no two are alike) and its myriad of decorative applications. This volume is a complete step-by-step illustrated guide to the entire marbleizing process. Artist Gabriele Grünbaum shows you how to prepare colors, form beautiful and striking patterns, and transfer them onto prepared paper. Included are a list of tools and materials and helpful suggestions for avoiding common mistakes. In addition, an informative introduction traces the history of this wonderful handicraft. Create beautiful, versatile craft papers with colorful swirls, bold spotted designs, and exciting combed lines. Choose from 12 different patterns: Fantasy, Stone, Swedish, Wave, Comb, Snail, Bouquet/Peacock, Floral, Veined, Tiger, Oil-Color, and Oil-Color Batik. Marbleized paper can be used for decorating books, boxes, lampshades, wall hangings, decoupage, picture frames, linings, wallpaper, greeting cards, stationery — almost any art or craft project. Artists and crafters who want to create their own original marbleized papers will find this inexpensive edition a handy guide for learning basic techniques and a rich source of design ideas.

Author : Wendy Addison Medeiros
Publisher : Echo Point Books & Media
ISBN 13 : 9781635618242
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.4X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Marbling Techniques written by Wendy Addison Medeiros and published by Echo Point Books & Media. This book was released on 2019-06-04 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this beautifully illustrated book, author and artist Wendy Addison presents clear and insightful instructions on how to create your own marbling patterns in a variety of mediums. Filled with insightful advice you won't find anywhere else, Marbling Techniques is an invaluable resource for beginners and experienced crafters alike.

Author : Lucy Mcgrath
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
ISBN 13 : 1849945535
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Contemporary Paper Marbling written by Lucy Mcgrath and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2019-10-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated introduction to an increasingly popular art form. The art of paper marbling is having a revival. Contemporary paper artist and author Lucy McGrath specializes in paper marbling and shares her skill and passion for this beautiful craft. Her book is a wonderful introduction to the craft for beginners which takes readers on a journey through simple to advanced techniques – with step-by-step instructions and photography – plus a range of some of the most beautiful paper marbling today. The book covers: An introduction and brief history; Preparation and equipment (with recipes for the thickened water that the paint floats on plus the paints themselves); Planning your design (mood boards, colour palettes, testing paint behaviour and paper); Pattern tutorials (ways of applying paint); Swirl and git gel (Turkish traditional pattern); Nonpareil (fine tooth comb use); Spanish Wave; Ebru (flowers on the surface of the water); Advanced Techniques (including figurative images); and finally marbling onto three-dimensional items such as baubles and pots. There is also a selection of projects that uses marbled paper, including bookbinding, origami and collage. Richly illustrated with some of the most beautiful paper marbling today, this book will introduce a wonderful craft to a new generation.

Author : Maggie Holtzberg
Publisher : Univ of Massachusetts Press
ISBN 13 : 9781558496408
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Keepers of Tradition written by Maggie Holtzberg and published by Univ of Massachusetts Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout Massachusetts, artists carry on and revitalise deeply rooted traditions that take many expressive forms - from Native American basketry to Yankee wooden boats, Armenian lace, Chinese seals, and Irish music and dance. This illustrated volume celebrates and shares the work of a wide array of these living artists.

Author : Fuat Başar
Publisher : Gozen Kitap Ve Yayinevi
ISBN 13 : 9789759714116
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Turkish Art of Marbling written by Fuat Başar and published by Gozen Kitap Ve Yayinevi. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fully illustrated guide to paper marbling, with clear instructions, history and glossary. Perfect for beginners.

Author : Anne Chambers
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Practical Guide to Marbling Paper written by Anne Chambers and published by Thames & Hudson. This book was released on 1986 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Anne Chambers
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
ISBN 13 : 9780500015148
Total Pages : 80 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Suminagashi written by Anne Chambers and published by Thames & Hudson. This book was released on 1991 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to the Japanese craft of paper marbling, detailing both traditional and modern methods and including step-by-step instructions on imitating traditional designs and adapting them to Western tastes.

Author : Rene Eisenbart
Publisher : Walter Foster
ISBN 13 : 160058876X
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Art of Paint Marbling written by Rene Eisenbart and published by Walter Foster. This book was released on 2021-03-09 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Use paper, paint, water, and more to create your own colourful, abstract marbled art with The Art of Paint Marbling.