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Marbling is a fun and convenient way to print, and it’s a rewarding process that produces unique and gorgeous combinations. It is an ancient art historically associated with bookmaking. The practice involves suspending the dye on an intermediate surface called the marble volume and then transferring the paint onto paper or canvas. The result is a colorful, wavy pattern that resembles the natural grain of marble and other stones such as jasper or malachite. Part of the appeal is that each print is a monochrome style, completely single and impossible to replicate. Dip your finger into the world of marble and browse our selection of the best marble combinations below.
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Marabu Easy Marble Starter Set
This marble set is a great option when you already have the items you plan to decorate. What you get are the pigments themselves, which work with plain water to produce a vibrant rainbow of hues when transferred to paper, glass, plastic, or any other desired surface. These pigments, which are a bit thicker than what you get in other marble paint sets, dry quickly—drying to texture after just 15 minutes, and curing completely in about 24 hours. Since the dye is solvent based, it can be used with 3D surfaces. Starter kit includes half a dozen 15ml bottles of popular colors, additional colors are available for purchase individually.
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Aitoh Boku-Undo Suminagashi Marbling Set
While paper marbling is an exciting activity for children, it is also a classic Japanese art form that dates back to the 12th century. Like the Marabu set, this set uses plain water as a base on which the water-based ink is poured. Giving up additives can make paint difficult to control, and transferring your design to paper can take practice. There are many techniques you can try, but the kit includes reusable paper dots that can be used to disperse and move the paint. Watching them approach the surface of the water turns this art project into entertainment. You get six colors of ink in 12-milliliter zip-top bottles.
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Marble Jacquard Category Package
If you’re looking to marble fabric rather than paper, consider this group of the most respected names in fabric dyeing. The set doesn’t include trays, so you’ll have to provide them yourself, but it does come with 9 bottles (59 ml each) of dye, carrageenan, 2 types of chemical additives, 10 droppers, and 2 yards of cheesecloth (which can be cut evenly into 30 a 12-inch square, which is enough for an entire class). Once set to heat, dyed fabrics can be washed completely without losing color. The dyes look bright and crisp on the paper too, which is a good way to consume any leftovers.
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Jar Millau Marble Watercolor Paint Set for Kids
This marble set has everything you need for a fun art session. It comes with 6 colors of paint in 16ml packets, 10 sheets of paper, 3 needles, a straw, a scraper, a measuring spoon, a tray, a guide, and 15g of carrageenan powder (for thickening the water base). The dyes are safe and non-toxic, and they are made from eco-friendly materials, making this set an ideal choice for children. Even children under 3 years of age can use the kit successfully, although adults or older children should measure out and mix the carrageenan powder.
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Dan & Darci Marbling Paint Set
This comprehensive and accessible collection is a great choice for young artists who deal with marble on their own. It comes with everything you need for a completed project, including a design tray and 10 sheets of paper, plus a carrageenan powder, spoon, pipette, spreader, and 3 pens, The five colors of paint, in 10ml bottles with dispenser nozzles, are bright and fun. Crucially, the instructions are comprehensive and easy to read, even for many elementary-aged children. Be aware that the marbled medium needs to be mixed the day before the appointment. For ages 6 years and over.
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