Suminagashi Ink Marbling
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Intermediate | 15 min 29 sec
Introduction
00:27
Materials
03:43
Suminagashi
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Suminagashi, or “floating ink,” is an ancient paper marbling technique that involves alternating ink and a resist to create a beautiful sequence of rings. The effect can be subtle or more pronounced, and the resulting prints can be used for book and art projects. One lovely aspect of this process is how unpredictable it is, with the water determining the pattern so you will be surprised every time.
Here’s what you’ll need:
Materials:
  • Shallow pan w/ one inch of water
  • light paper or surface for under the pan
  • tub of water for rinsing
  • 2 round tip brushes
  • Sumi ink or India ink
  • small pallet or plate for ink
  • Photo-Flo
  • measuring spoons
  • paper towels
  • heavyweight printmaking paper
Downloads:
Learn how to:
  • Using dye and resist to create ink patterns
  • Making a ghost print
  • Different marbling effects

What you’ll get:
  • An easy-to-follow lesson on Suminagashi Ink Marbling
  • 3 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
  • Detailed supply list
  • Step-by-step expert instruction from artist Jody Alexander
  • The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students
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Suminagashi Ink Marbling Reviews
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Emmanuelle Esquivel

Pretty but I don't want to invest in yet another product to push the ink as I won't use this method very often. I wonder if there are alternate household products that can be used in place of the photo one.

More than 3 months ago
 
melanie carroll

This was an interesting technique I hadn't heard of before. I really enjoyed watching Jody's demonstrations.

More than 3 months ago
 
Rita Melgert
These look just great, something to try with my India ink. All I need is the second one stuff, ^_^.
More than 3 months ago