Whether you’re an experienced crafter looking for a fresh outlet or a novice hoping to find the best avenue to channel your creative urges, there’s no time like the present to pick up a new craft. In the Learn From the Experts series, we poll some of the most skilled and inspiring sellers on Etsy for their top beginner tips.
“Marbling is a very expressive art,” says New York-based fiber artist Natalie Stopka, the owner and designer behind the shop Natalie As Is. “Each print is the culmination of a tiny performance in which the artist interacts with a fluid medium, revealing their personality.” That expressive, interactive aspect of the art form — and the inevitably one-of-a-kind results it produces — are precisely what appeals to artists like Natalie, who stocks her shop with swirl-patterned silk ribbons, scarves, journals, guest books, and table linens. It also accounts for marbling’s centuries of use as a watermark and counterfeit deterrent (since no two designs are exactly alike); an embellishment for the end pages of rare and precious books; and, later, as a welcome decorative flourish for dressing up the insides of drawers, chests, and more.
While the process varies from tradition to tradition (and according to the materials used), the basic idea is to create patterns with paint or other pigment on the surface of a trough of water (often treated with a thickening agent), and then to transfer them onto the surface of a piece of paper, fabric, or any other object whose exterior has been prepped to receive and hold the pigment. It’s an inherently experimental pursuit, and one with almost endless potential for increasing complexity — as well as for happy accidents. “Marbling is well suited for many personality types — those who are spontaneous, improvisational, super-patient, abstract, random — but it’s definitely not a craft for the detail-oriented,” says SilksByLucia designer Lucille Scelfo, a self-taught marbler with two decades of dabbling under her belt. “Marbling has a mind of its own and can be controlled only to a point,” she says.
Are you ready to give marbling a whirl? Then read on for advice on picking a project, buying supplies, and avoiding common pitfalls of the process.
Picking a Project
While advanced crafters can tackle marbling on garments, home accessories, and even guitars (!), you’ll want to set yourself up for success with an easy project in the beginning. “Marbling on paper is the simplest place to start,” says Heidi Reichenbach Finley of Marbling Supplies. “It’s easy to make bookmarks, placemats, and papers for origami and scrapbooking — whatever tickles your fancy.” Plus, working with paper is easier, less expensive, and less time-consuming than working with fabric, says Etsy Admin (and resident marbling expert) Clare McGibbon. “You can experiment with colors and patterns you like on paper, and then move on to fabric or other materials,” she says.
Still, since even basic paper projects require some investment of time and materials, you’ll get the most bang for your buck (and your setup efforts) by inviting some friends to marble with you. “There are many steps to setting up the marbling process, so if you have less than 12 projects to marble, it’s not cost-effective,” Lucille says. You know what that means: Marbling Party! It’s a piece of cake to find inspiring paper-based tutorials: A Beautiful Mess, Martha Stewart, DesignSponge, HonestlyWTF, and Food52 have all published great-looking projects with plenty of detailed description. And once you’re ready to tackle marbling on fabric, check out Etsy’s own step-by-step tutorial for making a back-and-forth-patterned silk scarf.
Choosing Your Materials
Before you buy your first bottle of paint, read the instructions for your chosen project carefully to ensure you’re bringing home everything you need (and nothing you don’t). That said, our pros have a few general tips for sourcing the supplies most beginners will encounter.
Go basic with paper. “The best paper to start with is regular construction paper,” Clare says, which you can prep with a quick-drying alum spray before beginning the design process. A variety pack that includes some light colors will come in handy, since the hues that contrast most with the paper are the ones you’ll see most vividly.
Thin is in (with paint, that is). “Do some research online to find acrylic paint that’s on the thinner side,” says Clare, who prefers the Apple Barrel brand. “You want it to be the consistency of whole milk.” (Paint that is too heavy will break the surface tension on the water and sink to the bottom of the trough.) If you do end up with a thicker formula, don’t fret: you can mix acrylic paint with water to achieve the right density.
Consider a kit. “Since marbling is not as commercialized as, say, knitting or beaded jewelry making, I suggest buying a kit,”‘ Heidi says. “A $15 set from the craft store will offer a general introduction — sort of like one of those pot holder looms if you want to learn how to weave.” Clare concurs: “When you’re starting out, individual supplies can be pricey, and they all add up — I would recommend going in with friends and working on projects together or buying a kit to save money.”
Choose your container wisely. “The size of the piece you want to marble will be limited by the size of the container you use,” Clare says. Select a vessel whose opening (and therefore, the surface area of the water you’ll fill it with) is at least as large as the paper or fabric you plan to marble on. A good multipurpose option is a large plastic storage container like the kind you can slide beneath a bed, with a depth of about six inches. “And use a light-colored style so you can see the colors in your design as you work,” Clare says.
Experiment with extras. While marbling supply shops sell brushes, combs, and other tools for making more intricate designs in the paint, it’s also easy to make some instruments of your own. “Some people like to create their own brushes,” Clare says. “One common brush is like a little broom that you make by tying some natural bristles together. You can also create a custom comb that’s the width of your container by attaching toothpicks to a ruler or another piece of wood,” she says. Even a toothbrush can be called into service: Just dip it in paint and run a finger across the bristles to produce a speckled effect.
Rookie Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
Learn the basics. “I’ve noticed two main pitfalls: Expecting magic from poor-quality materials and expecting to be an expert immediately,” says Heidi. “To avoid these, first learn the basics. This means reading (How to Marbleize Paper by Gabriele Grunebaum is my favorite book for beginners), finding a good instructor or mentor to teach you, and/or investing in good-quality marbling paint and materials that come with instructions. YouTube is also an amazing resource: There is always someone using new tools or coming up with a new technique and sharing that information,” Heidi says. And mine the whole range of expertise, Lucia says: “Discovering the science and history behind marbling in older books will give you a better perspective and appreciation of the craft and how it developed, while newer books and YouTube videos are good for modern techniques.” It may seem like a lot of studying for such a free-form craft, but the investment pays off. “Learning the fundamental skills and chemistry underpinning the craft freed me from the frustration of my early attempts — most of the time at least,” says Natalie. “Since then, I’ve been able to develop my own aesthetic and experiment more boldly.”
Get close and work fast. “If you add paint colors too slowly, they will start to sink — you want to be quick and decisive,” Clare says. “And stay within a couple of inches of the surface of the water as you add paint, or it can break the surface tension and sink as well. Instead of dropping paint from high above, get some paint on a brush and drip, tap, or flick it onto the water’s surface,” she says.
Find the balance. “It’s very easy to add either too little or too much paint,” Clare says. “If you have too little, you’ll see that your colors are really pastel or dull. A lot of people underdo it — and then shift to the total opposite and overdo it. You have to learn through practice what the balance is.”
Don’t use every color in the rainbow at once. As tempting as it may be to incorporate your whole range of paints into your early projects, showing restraint yields big rewards. “People often want to overdesign a print, but too many intricate designs and patterns makes the print look murky,” Clare says. “When you’re starting out, work with just two to four colors until you get the hang of it, and then repeat some of those same colors if you decide you want more pattern in a piece,” Clare says.
Dip from the middle. When lowering the paper onto the water’s surface, picture a happy face, not a rainbow. “Hold the two ends of the paper in your hands and make a U shape, then start dipping from the middle,” Clare says.
Prep a place for prints to dry. Whether you plan to lay your projects flat or hang them up to dry, you don’t want to be scrambling around with a wet work of art in your hands and nowhere to put it. Since marbling materials can be messy (and slippery), you’ll want to protect both your work area and the drying station with a plastic tarp or large sheets of thick kraft paper that you can easily clean up afterward.
Extra Credit
“After studying marbling in the European tradition, with its formal pattern-making, I returned to Japanese suminagashi, which I was first introduced to in high school,” Natalie says. “Because suminagashi developed within the framework of Buddhism, the artist’s role is relatively passive. Rather than fix your mind on the pattern you will achieve, as in the Western tradition, the suminagashi artist gathers all the marbling materials and creates conditions in which they can express themselves. For me, this frame of mind is conducive to greater freedom and less vexation in the studio, regardless of what pigments and style I am working in.”
“One of the greatest things about marbling is that you can’t control it,” Clare says. “It’s amazing to watch how the paint moves on the surface of the water, and no matter how hard you try to control it, you can’t — which is almost a good life lesson. It’s about learning how to let go and learning when to stop. You can’t push it too far; you have to get to know it and know its limitations, as well.”
“In marbling, I have learned never to ignore my creative heart,” Heidi says. “That is, the little voice inside that interrupts at inopportune times and says, ‘What would happen if you added yellow instead of blue?’ Realizing that, after learning the basic process, there are no rules has set me free to make amazing discoveries.”
Valerie Rains is an editor at Etsy.
1 Featured Comment
Heather from squirrelis said 5 years ago Featured
This is great! It was thanks to that first marbled scarf tutorial on this blog that I began marbling, and now it is a favorite hobby of mine! Please check my shop soon for my line of marbled totes!
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LivingVintage from LivingVintage said 5 years ago
I've always adored marbling. Thanks for a great guide!
Dilani SK from Especially4UHandmade said 5 years ago
Thanks....I like all ideas and going to try.....
Wirat J. from SkylaBoutique said 5 years ago
I love marbling...Thank you for showing us the brilliant experiment of marbling :)
Sue from SuesAkornShop said 5 years ago
This would be awesome to learn to do!
Laura O'Pry from marvinlauraandlee said 5 years ago
Awesome! Inspiring information.
mary from QueenofCuffs said 5 years ago
ohhh love this - exciting - endless possibilities !! (really want to try this !)
Beverly Harper from GiftsbyBeverly said 5 years ago
Love this- Thanks
ACR from IntoTheBluePaintShop said 5 years ago
How fun !
ACR from WoodsyWools said 5 years ago
What a fun way to be creative, love it :-)
Bethany from KnockOutPunches said 5 years ago
Funny - I was just going to look up how exactly to do this and -Voila! Here is is! Thanks!
Megan from MegansMenagerie said 5 years ago
I love this technique! So beautiful!
Nadia Morgan from Felt4Soul said 5 years ago
Awesome! Very inspiring
Aga from AgasJourney said 5 years ago
Inspiring! Thank you for sharing!
Ines Rocio from inesrocio said 5 years ago
Thank you for sharing such inspiring content, great examples!
Amy Gunderson from amysfunkyfibers said 5 years ago
So who wants to come over for a party? I have always wanted to try this- thanks for reminding me!
Valerie Lillich from SomeKindOfVintage said 5 years ago
I've done this once. A lot of fun, but expect to get messy and don't expect perfection! Great read!
Shani from AIRlab said 5 years ago
So inspiring! I have to try that!
Natalia from Nikifashion said 5 years ago
Great inspiring!
Nicole from KarmaCodeOne said 5 years ago
Oooooo So beautiful ~ Truly one of a kind pieces. A few years back it may have been Etsy that featured an artists vimeo . The process put to music was absolutely mesmerizing.
Idy from dyeing2meetU said 5 years ago
Thank you for this inspiring article and the beautiful creations. The organic process of suminagashi seems like a meditation. My eyes are fascinated by the blend of colors and the intricate patterns in marbling, like echo of those of light trough water and if I start to dream, I see them all around ;)
Tina from AnimalCharm said 5 years ago
What beautiful original designs. This looks like so much fun! Great article with loads of great resources.Thank you!
Georgia from JewelMeShop said 5 years ago
Great ideas! Thanks for sharing!
Heather from squirrelis said 5 years ago Featured
This is great! It was thanks to that first marbled scarf tutorial on this blog that I began marbling, and now it is a favorite hobby of mine! Please check my shop soon for my line of marbled totes!
Cristy Ramos from ArtisanBathandBody said 5 years ago
Goodness, this is beautiful! It reminds me of making soap and making the swirls on top of the loaf. The designs here are amazing! Great work.
TropicalGarden from TropicalGarden said 5 years ago
Love this post and thanks for sharing! Marbling is one of the skills that I always admire.
Elizabeth Knaus from FreshRetroGallery said 5 years ago
I was first introduced to this in the end pages of vintage books. Thanks for the inspiring story on this beautiful art.
Jessica Chyko from SkyDancerThreads said 5 years ago
so beautiful! I could see this being dangerously addictive for me :)
Kashuen Collectibles from Kashuen said 5 years ago
They are so cool. I can't wait to try them out with my kids. Thanks for sharing.
Jessica from CreativeDollCrafts said 5 years ago
Beautiful!!
Sandra CS from MurMurBows said 5 years ago
WOW.... lovely idea!
Jeanne B from PruAtelier said 5 years ago
I LOVE this! A great illustrative, comprehensive, how-to article that I will definitely save....and the idea for marbling parties.....fantastic! Since I am one who thinks outside the box of chronic sameness, this has definitely got the wheels turning yet again! Ah, so many ideas.....so little time!
Jeri Aiello from JeriAielloartstore said 5 years ago
Oh,Valerie..your work is beautiful. I have marbled,loved it & the result. Thanks for reminding me of this awesome experience. You have a nice way with words in your explanation.
Maggie Miller from MaggieMillerLLC said 5 years ago
I love marbling and yes this is very very addictive endless possibilities and best to do on humid day when you can really get beautiful results.
Candy from GrayKeyDesigns said 5 years ago
Looks so fun! Beautiful designs!!
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Beautiful and unique items. Looks like a fun craft!
Madeleine Keller from ThoseGoodVibrations said 5 years ago
Thanks for showing us this technique! I've been wanting to try this forever! So many things you can do with it - awesome :)
PSOGLAVKA KLARA from PSOGLAVKA said 5 years ago
SO INSPIRING AND BEAUTIFUL..=)
Alina from ALINABabyClothes said 5 years ago
Really good technique. I love marbling also !
Gabriella Vigh from gellav said 5 years ago
I've been wanting to do marbling for such a long time and you inspired me to keep the hope alive that maybe one day I can give it a try.
Paula Mucha from ilPiccoloGiardino said 5 years ago
Gorgeous colors and what a great technique!
benna and hanna from bennaandhanna said 5 years ago
I hope it is easy as the way it looks. I guess the dipping part is tricky. It is gorgeous. I love the silk ribbon.
Mirela Lace Wedding from Laremi said 5 years ago
Amazing design!
Bren from bstudio said 5 years ago
I love the results, talk about one of a kind, this is definitely it!
Louise Lipps from LouisaDesigns said 5 years ago
I love this I just may give this a wirl. Thank you for sharing!
weezeranderson from AngjmBags said 5 years ago
Wow! Thanks for the info! This is right up my alley. I've been wanting to make new materials for my bag shop and this is beautiful! I'm running to the art store right now!
Michelle Cornish from DeadSetRocks said 5 years ago
Wow, what an inspiring and informative article. I love the soft geometric patterns.
Relly from RelsFindsNapaValley said 5 years ago
I love the idea of Marbling... colorful, endless free-flow of lines are impressively beautiful.
Nada Marriott from mypaperfancies said 5 years ago
I am in so much trouble (haha) I love working with paper..... after reading your post... now I MUST try Marbling! I love the fact that I can create this paper for my Paper Fancies flowers and just about anything else. WOW, I'm excited just thinking about the possibilities. Thank you so much for sharing this information with us and continuing to inspire us all.
Christine Wright from avantegarb said 5 years ago
I adore crazy colors and being one of a kind, this process is both of those rolled into one, can't wait to try it out! Very interesting read, thanks!
Prettycasesshop from Prettycasesshop said 5 years ago
So creative and beautiful! :)
allwood1 from AllWoodToo said 5 years ago
I love this idea....I have been wanting to try this for a bit. I am assuming it is a similar process when dealing with fabric? Thanks for sharing!
Heather Lane from HeatherLaneCosmetics said 5 years ago
I remember when I saw this man at an art show marble pencils I was in awe of him. Of corse I was about 7 years old but I love love love this technique thanks for the post!!!!
gemforjoy from gemforjoy said 5 years ago
This is so beautiful. The possibilities are endless. Now I have something new to consider in creating new projects. Thanks so much!
maggie pompom from maggiepompom said 5 years ago
Looks so fun! Beautiful designs!!
Vera Noritsa from CobraQueensGift said 5 years ago
Very beautiful technique! A similar technique, if I am not mistaken, is used in nail art =)
Georgia Bazakou from Giahandmade said 5 years ago
Πολύ μεγάλη τέχνη.Ευχαριστώ!!
Asma from AsmaOriginal said 5 years ago
Wow that is so cool!
Julia K Walton from FireHorseVintageHQ said 5 years ago
I'm surprised by the variety of effects you can achieve with this craft - beautiful!
Shannon Spears from SaltLifeSoul said 5 years ago
What is "quick-drying alum spray"? I have never heard of this before and a search yields results for home made deodorant...
Shawn McCrary Richards from PaperSnipz said 5 years ago
Swirls, speckles, spots... Thank you for sharing the history & angst of marbling! the result of beauty through limited control will be a great lesson with my art students, in junior high and high school, to cover their sketchbooks.
Marlous P from Lousje said 5 years ago
Wow! This is going to be fun to try! Thanks for posting :)
Fields Of Vintage from FieldsOfVintage said 5 years ago
I love this tutorial! Very detailed and concise. Thank you.
Tracy Scheid from OldeBerry said 5 years ago
Very cool, Thanks
Heather Hopkins from SunOverVegas said 5 years ago
Oh man, I wish I could paint. Maybe one day I'll give it a shot. This is fantastic! Thanks for sharing (:
Diana from joliefemme said 5 years ago
I think I could just watch video after video of the marbling tray with all the colors and patterns swirling. Beautiful and hypnotic!
Julia Ong from SunshineFashion said 5 years ago
Inspiring ans Awesome Work ;)
June from isewcute said 5 years ago
I love the look of marbling & can't wait to try it! It's a great inspiration for summer projects!
Bibliotheca Selecta from BibliothecaSelecta said 5 years ago
We love bookbinding and we love this paper! The power of handmade <3
Ginny Cheung from GinDoodle said 5 years ago
Pretty! I want to try and have my drawing on it. Thanks!
Lori Davidson from LoriDavidsonArt said 5 years ago
This is great infomation!
Aloha Pamela from DesignsnBoutiqueBB said 5 years ago
I love this!! So beautiful and surely looks like fun !!
Krasi Kids Art from gingerkidsart said 5 years ago
I like this idea and going to try. Thank you for sharing. Beautiful designs!
Gail from SavoyFaire said 5 years ago
Loved this! Thanks so much to all who shared in the article.
bluebutterflyla said 5 years ago
Amazing, looking forward to trying this
Sujata from TreasuredMemoryLane said 5 years ago
This is so cool! Beautiful! Thank you for sharing.
Linda Foerster from HollyCreekHome said 5 years ago
Great informative article packed with all the info needed to get started! I may have to try a marbled pillow!!! Many thanks!
Sue from DaisyandFlorrie said 5 years ago
It's such a thrill to see marbling featured - I 1st began marbling in 1983 and marbled everything and anything I could get in the tank.. Unfortunately, I can no longer marble like I used to due to the toll it took on my body - fair warning, it's addictive and can wreak havoc if you don't take proper precautions for your body! That said, it's one of the most magical arts around and always is intriguing. Give it a go, the results are worth it!
Jessica van der Vaart from JforU said 5 years ago
Very inspiring blog! I never knew about marbling (which maybe is better for me as I love anything and everything that has to do with creativity). Another hobby will be add to my list and I guess I need more hours a day soon.. :P
quiltartfabric from quiltartfabric said 5 years ago
I tried marbling some time ago. This has inspired me to try again. Thanks!
Selima Sheli from GraphicScape said 5 years ago
Thanks for sharing! very inspiring & creative.
Fernando Eizaguirre from EizaArt said 5 years ago
These are all so very lovely, I need to do some marbling!!!!!!!!!
Mónica Little from Netamente said 5 years ago
Amazing! It's really a beautiful project to learn about. Thanks for sharing!!!
srossi3 said 5 years ago
ahhhh, i have to try this!
Tatjanajewellery from Tatjanajewellery said 5 years ago
Loved this!!! ❤ ✿ ❤
Dale from shabbyhome said 5 years ago
Love your style, very original. Thank you for sharing.
Rubina from Paperikka said 5 years ago
loved it.. i have always wanted to try it out.. thanks for sharing :)
Amber from BambuEarth said 5 years ago
I wanna marble everything right now! And I ♥︎♥︎♥︎ the cactus plants!
Love Harmony from LoveAndHarmonyJewel said 5 years ago
WOW, this is beyond beautiful, very original and creative!
Blake from Love4paintings said 5 years ago
This is very cool. I would like to do some of these idea myself. I did not know how to do these things until I read this article.
Dawn Niedetzki from Ten22CraftBoutique said 5 years ago
Very intriguing! This is added to my list of crafts to try!!!! Ugh, just need more hours in the day! By the way beautiful work by Natalie!
Mingta Li from mingtaphotography said 5 years ago
Beautiful work!
sarantos from SARANTOS said 5 years ago
Marbling is such fun to do. I noticed people are marbling fingernails now too.
Tina from songbird58 said 5 years ago
I would love to try this on glass!
Barbara Rose from barmadebags said 5 years ago
Thanks for this article. I love marbling onto fabric and putting the best bits into some of my bags. I'm still learning and improving; the variety in marbling patterns is wonderful!
Таня Дутчак from Decorativeitems1 said 5 years ago
Круто молодець ,успіхів.
Tricia James from AccessoryStylish said 5 years ago
Love all the pictures on Marbling. I am actually teaching a class on marbling or EBRU- The Ancient Turkish Artform of painting on water,on July 11th in Shoreline WA. You can check out some pictures from my previous workshop on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/scarfchannel Marbling is very addictive:) especially with these awesome paints I found from Europe. The paints does not require you to treat the water in anyway and I am having so much fun with it. Thanks for this article.
Jill Opelka from thegypsygoat said 5 years ago
I'm having my daughter call her friends for a pop up marbling party today! Great way to kick off the weekend! Thank you! Jill
Vi P. from VidaPlusMore said 5 years ago
Love it! I'll be trying this on my pillow covers! Thanks for sharing!
Kimberly Bunting from BlinkingEyes said 5 years ago
Beautiful, can't wait to try some of these projects!
Iryna Fedarava from IrynasGifts said 5 years ago
This is a very beautiful technique! I like it.
Carolly Hauksdottir from STARHAVEN said 5 years ago
Thank you for the article. I have some French marbled paper that I was using in the origami sculptures; heavier/softer paper than is good for miniatures, but, oh, the exquisite, delicate patterns! I use a similar technique to handling the paints in my necklaces, but most of the paints morph while drying, so a lovely little cockscomb may or may not exist the next day. Transferring to paper freezes the design. ¤ As to paper, I will caution against construction paper. It isn't acid-free and won't last. I've used construction paper, to my ever-lasting regret when an experiment turned out. See my Hippocampus print... several people offered good money for the original, but I can't sell something that will disintegrate. So, please use good quality supplies!
Krupa Chirravoori from CopperByCroopa said 5 years ago
Now, isn't this gorgeous! But when will I find the time to experiment with this? Or with the paper weaving? Or the yarn weaving? Some day...... • • • By the way, you all should try out 'blow painting'. You wet a sheet of paper and quickly add a blob of paint and very quickly start blowing over it in various directions using a straw. Experiment with different colours and patterns. • • • I am going to save these sheets and use them to wrap my orders in.
Patti Trostle from PattiTrostle said 5 years ago
Great designs!!
Yulia from 2FunnyBirds said 5 years ago
This is great projects!
Sheri Wilson from sherischart said 5 years ago
This is a wonderful and informative DIY for marbling plus. So happy you included Suminagashi. It is wonderful to play with and fascinating. Thanks again for sharing to learn more.
Margaret Dier from MargDierEmbroidery said 5 years ago
What a great article. So inspiring. I think I might give it a go. Thanks.
Devmukti jewels from DevmuktiJewels said 5 years ago
Hello Valerie Rains, your work is beautiful and this looks like so much fun! Great article with loads of great resources.Thank you!
Elaine from LOFT65 said 5 years ago
Ahhh Mazing!!
Avianti Jewelry from AviantiJewelry said 5 years ago
I wish i could do that! looks great! i've only tried marbling on nails.
Dorota Jedrusik from obversDeSIGN said 5 years ago
:)
Mirela Lace Wedding from Laremi said 5 years ago
Amazing work!
Blake from Love4paintings said 5 years ago
I hope one day that I can possible make a marble design. That seems really awesome. nice work.
Ann and Kirill place from AnnKirillartPlace said 5 years ago
Quality made job. Great!
Prettycasesshop from Prettycasesshop said 5 years ago
Love it!
Damla from damlace said 5 years ago
Ebru sanatı
Lyubov from FineGiftsAndSmiles said 5 years ago
This is awesome!
reut lev from MacraMogly said 5 years ago
your art is Amazing original smart and simple! Thanks that you enriched and have raised a smile on my face :-) amazing Good luck!
Wirat J. from SkylaBoutique said 5 years ago
I love marble beads and enjoy working with unique marble texture on water paint. Thank you for a great article!
Elena Vorobey from ElenaVorobey said 5 years ago
So bright and beautiful!
Marcela Mac Laughlin from TaliiDesign said 5 years ago
I love marbling! My first listings in my online shop were my loved marble papers digitalized, your can find them here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TaliiDesign?section_id=16933749&ref=shopsection_leftnav_3 You can make so much stuff with them! Thanks for the post!
88editions Kelly T from 88editions said 5 years ago
so inspiring!
Kashuen Collectibles from Kashuen said 5 years ago
Wonderful marble project. Can't wait to try them out with my kids. They love colorful stuff. Thanks for sharing.
AGoodsMaker from TheGoodsMaker said 5 years ago
Some beautifully done designs here !
Steph from AcronymLoveSapphire said 5 years ago
marvelous work!
Jessica from CreativeDollCrafts said 5 years ago
Thank you for sharing..love it all!!
KottageKreations from KottageKreations said 5 years ago
Fabulous post! Thanks for sharing. Reminds me of when we did this as kids.
Snazzy Living from Snazzyliving said 5 years ago
Beautiful Work.
Gulabo from Cooldesires4u said 5 years ago
Beautiful xx
Phuong Quynh from SakuraZIPPERjewelry said 5 years ago
Great article! Thanks for sharing.
Magdalena Maria from DominicanPerfume said 5 years ago
I love it, the projects look super nice
innaakyol said 5 years ago
Very nice art, a lot of possibilities and fantasy for artists. I finished Ebru school in Turkey, very interesting, I enjoyed a lot!
The White Fire from TheWhiteFire said 5 years ago
Lovely designs, great article!
Carol Wagner from VintageBettyLuke said 5 years ago
Have not done this in soooo long. Ready to give it a try again.
M said 5 years ago
Great instructions..have to try
Cheryl Mendenhall from EECustomHorseShoes said 5 years ago
I never gave this any thought before! Absolutely beautiful! Fun to see what designs you could make. I'm sure even the mistakes are stunning! Thanks for sharing the step-by-step instructions! Cheryl
Faith-Magdalene Austin from sundrip said 5 years ago
I didn't realize this is how that craft is done. I've seen beautiful marbling pieces and wished I could do it, but I had no idea the process one goes through to get these results. If I said I'm going to try this sometime I'd be flat out lying. I've got my fingers in enough pies. I do, however, appreciate learning about what moves others. I saw one shop comment come in from two women who said they started marbling in 1983. That made me smile. Why? Their enthusiasm still shines through. Thank you for the article and thank you to those who left comments. Doing so gave me a chance to go look at your shops and check out your creations. Faith - Art lover
Cathy from msbijouxbeads said 5 years ago
Thank you for showing how this unique technique is done, I had no idea how much of an artform it is!
Amy from SmallkineCreations said 5 years ago
Love it! Aloha.
Goldlunacy Co. from Goldlunacy said 5 years ago
Fabulous!!!! Thanks for sharing.
teestrend from Trend2Tees said 5 years ago
Beautiful items :)
Kerry from senditwithastitch said 5 years ago
Great article. This has given me some inspiration for my next book project.
Shelley Couvillion from LonelyCatPress said 5 years ago
This is so gorgeous. Just one more project I would love to get in to. No! Must stay focused... But it's so preeety <4
empico from empico said 5 years ago
!!!STUNNING!!!
WING SUM YIM from fabricAsians said 5 years ago
gorgeous. now i know what i can do with my white silk.
Jeri Aiello from JeriAielloartstore said 5 years ago
Marbling is a wonderful creative experience. It is good to see it on Etsy.
Viktoria Petrova from SolAvis said 5 years ago
This is very interesting and beautiful tehnique :)
5erg from 5erg said 5 years ago
I've been trying marbling and got uninspired pretty quickly and put it aside, but now when I read this conclusion “I’ve noticed two main pitfalls: Expecting magic from poor-quality materials and expecting to be an expert immediately,” I am motivated to try again XD This is exactly what I was expecting, that the first paper will be a masterpiece You're great
Yadaluk from Muntra said 5 years ago
Thank you for sharing!! Beautiful idea.
Donna Juner from OceanArtisan said 5 years ago
such beautiful things and great ideas. makes me want to try my hand at this....really cool
Peru's Pretty Patterns from PeruOrchid said 5 years ago
Thank you for sharing. Would love to try this but I know me, I have a heavy hand and everything would probably end up messy and black. It takes a special light touch to make beauty. Have fun to everyone that tries it.
Craig Anthony from GlassWallClocks said 5 years ago
Fantastic ! I use a very slightly similar technique to create my abets glass clocks. However i encourage chemical reactions between different paints, using a few secret ingredients along the way . Good luck with all that you do everyone Etsy.com/shop/ReformationsUk
Heather from PixiePlunders said 5 years ago
SO cool! The colours are just gorgeous :)
linda spreeman said 5 years ago
I have to say, that is just incredibly impressive, not to mention really pretty!
Shannon York from thispersonsart said 5 years ago
Great article! I've always wanted to get into marbling & this has been very encouraging; and such inspiring photos as well!
RubysGalleria from RubysGalleria said 5 years ago
love it!
elifinedesign from elifinedesigns said 5 years ago
Wow beautiful, i finished course for Turkish Marbeling - Ebru, i love it !
Hajira Gibb from HajiraKG said 5 years ago
Its so beautiful, thanks sharing.
Lia Martin from ArtByLiaMartin said 5 years ago
Hello Natalie Congratulation for you work, I loveit amazing !!!!!
Jia Zhang from JIAHandmade said 5 years ago
love it !
scrapsnwrapsthrift from scrapsNwrapsTHRIFT said 4 years ago
thank you :]
rosanna corrò from cartevenezia said 4 years ago
Definetely marbling is a great art technique which needs unexpected skills both manual and of natural bent. It really open new creative frontiers. Rosanna cartevenezia on Etsy www.cartevenezia.com
Flair Nouri from FlairPaintings said 4 years ago
So lovely!!! I love your shop :)
Sekyt from SekytArtstudio said 3 years ago
Thank you!Milena