Overmarbling Techniques on Paper

Creating a “double exposure” effect with marbled papers produces a striking, layered result, and it’s exactly what Austin-based surface designer Mercedez Rex walks you through in this overmarbling technique class. She guides you through layered marbling techniques from the very beginning, starting with selecting your paper and prepping it with alum (the mordant that helps the paint stay in place). From there, experiment with how different registrations shift the final outcome by layering and doubling marbled designs like Suminagashi, Stone, and Gel-git.

This is an intermeditate marbling class. To learn the basics of marbling, check out Mercedez' Creativity Through Marbling: An Introduction. Learn how to:

• Prepare your paper with alum
• Layer many marbled designs, such as Sumi, Stone and Gel-git patterns
• Explore techinques such as ribboning and ghost prints
• Troubleshoot common problems