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Taught by Mercedez Rex
Join Austin-based textile artist Mercedez Rex for creative play exploring the art of water marbling. This ancient monoprinting process involves floating pigment on the surface of thickened water to create patterns which can then be transferred onto paper or fabric. This foundational class will cover the tools you will need and the basics of your set up. Learn classic historical patterns before diving into joyful experimentation using basic techniques of manipulating paints on the surface of a water bath.
Learn how to:
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Marbling solution, called "size" (make at least six hours ahead and keep refrigerated): 1 Tbsp. carrageenan well blended in 1/2-gallon warm water
- Acrylic marbling paints in red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet, black, white - Mercedez recommends Jacquard brand put into Boston Round squeeze bottles
- Marbling tray - 11" x 14" is recommended
- Newspaper strips, approximately 11” x 2”
- Newsprint the same size as your tray
- Richeson drawing paper 60# - should be the same size as your tray
- Marbling brushes or plastic broom straws
- Bamboo stylus or toothpick
- Palette
- Standard marbling comb approximately ⅛ in shorter than width of your tray (optional)
- Items to protect your space, including newspaper, drop cloths, or plastic sheeting, trash can, and rags
- Specialized supplies can be purchased at Mercedez's website
Downloads:
- Create traditional marble patterns, including Sumi, Stone, Gel-Git, Combed, and Freestyle
- Make a marbling solution known as "size"
- Use specialized marbling tools including precision combs and marbling brushes
- Make a heart and flower shape
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Class Reviews
153 users recommended this class to a friend
Bronwyn Silvester
Brilliant,imagination buzzing
May 11, 2023
Bonnie Riggi
This video was amazing! Instructions were clear and well depicted in the video. I liked that a variety of techniques were shown and described. Tips for working with this medium were also useful. Makes me want to run out and buy the supplies! Would love to see more from this instructor.
May 3, 2023
Mary Ulibarri
Well laid out...good progression...
April 11, 2023
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