Customer Reviews:
Want to learn how to marble on fabric? This is the book!.......1998-11-15
This handy little book covers just about everything you need to know about marbling on fabric, including help with problems. Contains lots of color pictures and excellent diagrams of techniques. Instructions on several crafts projects are included, as well as a bibliography and a list of sources and suppliers.
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Plus Ultra, this is Beyond Marbeling.......2006-10-10
An amazing book. I was familiar with the standard marbled papers you see in old (and new) books, but this book shows dozens of styles that I not only had never seen, but would not have even thought possible. Stunning works that are not at all typical "marbling." Gabriele Grunebaum's oil marbleing is really astonishing. The techniques are clearly demonstrated with photographs and diagrams. Buy this book!
Definitely the ultimate!.......2003-11-27
I was really interested i learning to do paper marbeling - had looked all around for kits to no avail so I went looking for books and came across this one. There are a number of different techniques in here: Sumonagashi, oil color, watercolor, marbeling fabric and other materials and then the last chapter is "a gallery of contemporary marbeling." For each of the technique chapters it tells you the materials you need with pictures of them in case the words/descriptions aer not enough and then that's followed by a section on "basic techniques" that are specific to that technique. The writing is clear and straight forward and there are lots of good pictures to help. Following the basic instructions there are advanced instructions. Again, with good pictures and ideas. The end of the book has fabric as well as the gallery -I'm still a beginner so I haven't played around with fabric and the things in the gallery are pretty advanced but they sure are inspirational. For now I'll have fun with paper. Great book though - it has something for the beginner as well as the more advanced artist!
The Piesta Resistance.......2002-06-18
This book has very detailed how-to information and a smorgasbord of effects. It is a beginners and an advanced book all in one. A Good buy!
200 color images of marbeling designs are inspiring........2000-10-04
Marbling of fabric and paper has intrigued artesans for centuries. The Ultimate Marbling Handbook explores the art of marbling, materials used, techniques and beautiful images of marbled color captured on paper, fabric and other materials. The colors are vivid, designs are unique and imanigative. Marble patterns fascinate, from the random stone or rock, to the colors combed into repeating patterns, no two the same.
Advanced designs of many artists are shared and techniques are explained. Diane Maurer-Mathison is a gifted artist and has authored a beautiful book suitable for the beginning to experienced marble artist.
detailed and clear instructions.......2000-06-29
I have done Suminagashi marbling for years and have been tempted to move into other types of marbling but have been unable to find good detailed information on material and techniques.
Diane Maurer-Mathison is an old hand at marbling and she shares all her wisdom here. She starts with the easiest marbling techniques and moves into patterns that would challenge a master.
Not only does she tell you where to buy the tools you need she includes detailed instructions on how to make your own tools and grind your own pigments.
She even tells you how to marble fabric, your sneakers, wood, and anything else that will stand still.
And the colored illustrations are breathtaking! I opened the book in front of a friend and her daughters. We oohhed and aahhed over it for a good twenty minutes. It is truely inspiring.
Someone put a lot of time and effort into making this a clear and easy to use guide. I reccomend it highly.
Customer Reviews:
Great book on Marbling.......1999-09-01
What keeps this from five-stars is that I have not seen any other book as comprehensive as this one.
The history portion seems exhaustive, and I began to keel over with the descriptions of what happens when you marble (the paints form a 'lip' with the carragheenan to prevent them from blending together), but the color plates are worth the price of the book alone.
There are facsimiles of old German marbling swatch books (which I'd love to get a copy of).
This book is for those who love marbled paper (and fabrics) and who want to know about the history. Might not be the best First Book on marbling, but the process is best learned in a classroom setting, IMHO.
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A Japanese form of marbled papers.......2004-10-10
Even the name, 'spilled ink,' has a Japanese sense of self-deprecation about it. Don't be fooled: this simple and elegant art deserves the most serious respect.
Western marbling uses a thickened medium to support the inks. Suminagashi, instead, relies on the fluidity of water's surface to create its delicate drifting marks. It differs from Western marbling also in that it tends towards a limited palette, often being executed with black ink only. The results, however, go far past the Western style in delicacy and complexity. Suminagashi can fill the paper with marks as vivid and dense as marbled paper's. It can also create airy, open patterns as pale as morning mist, the kind that sit well under calligraphy or drawing.
Best of all, suminagashi is simpler in tools, materials, and process than its Western relative. You can try it yourself with only a shallow pan, ink, and a little detergent. Even kids can get good results within their first few tries, and get enough different results to hold their interest.
The basic simplicity of the craft takes nothing away from the masterworks of the craft's finest artisans. There is infinite subtlety in the play of ink and surface. The samples shown here are breathtaking. The book's value, though is in letting you create images of your own.
Go ahead. It's quite an experience seeing the films of ink forming on the water; it's almost magical to capture them on paper for yourself.
//wiredweird
Book Description
This volume is a complete illustrated step-by-step guide to the marbleizing process. Create beautiful marbled papers for craft projects with 12 designs including stone, fantasy, comb, wave, tiger, batik, and more. Decorate books, boxes, lamp shades, picture frames, wallpaper, more. 32 illustrations. 6 color papers on covers.
Customer Reviews:
Secret Recipes.......2002-06-18
I bought another all-inclusive book on this subject but this book was the (marbled) frosting on the cake.
Book Description
Graining and marbling--the craft of painting materials to imitate wood and marble--has seen a considerable revival over the last decade or more, and it is now taught and applied by an increasing number of talented and innovative practitioners of the craft. This classic text, first published in 1949 and out of print for many years, has again been revised to include additional colour plates and text describing popular finishes, such as lapis lazuli, tortoiseshell, malachite, patinated gold and fossilstone marble.
The large graining section has been enhanced by replacing the descriptive ground colors with two full color plates of suggested colors aligned to the British Standard, making them easier to obtain from paint suppliers and to make up as required. A chapter on broken colour effects, including ragging, dragging, stippling, sponging and shading, is again included.
Book Description
Marbling is simple, from floating the paint to rinsing and drying the finished creation. Learn to choose and mix colors, produce a range of patterns, and work with paper, fabric, and other materials. “A good selection for public library crafts collections.”—Library Journal.
Amazon.com
If you've ever admired the intricate marbled patterns on the endpapers of old books, you may be surprised at how readily this look adapts to fabric. With a relatively small investment in materials and a good dose of patience, anyone can learn the secrets of creating elaborate marbling on silk, cotton, rayon, polyester, sheers, even ultra suede and tissue lamé. Filled with good instructions and helpful color photos, this guide explains all the basics and shows how to achieve 15 different marbling patterns and variations, plus advanced techniques like using resists to silhouette shapes in the marbling, adding dimension with rubber stamps, embellishing edges with scalloping, and making a three-color progression that allows for careful planning of a color scheme. To begin using your newly marbled fabrics, chose from among seven step-by-step projects, including vests, a pillow, and a quilt (there's also additional information on quilting marbled fabric). A brief gallery of some of the author's lovely wearables and quilts proves that marbled fabric lends itself perfectly to so much more than just scarves. --Amy Handy
Book Description
Learn how to create exquisitely marbled fabrics, using 15 traditional patterns. Detailed instructions break down each pattern into easy-to-follow steps to help quilters and fabric lovers create artistic and elegant marbling effects.
· Seven step-by-step projects include a Falling Leaves quilt, silk scarf, and scalloped vest
· Includes directions for embellishing marbled fabrics with surface-design techniques, such as dyeing, painting, printing, and stamping
· Full-color pages are filled with inspiration for using marbling techniques in a variety of projects
Customer Reviews:
The book you need!.......2004-01-31
I found this book several years ago, it is now page worn and full of paint smuges. Judy has all the easy to understand information that you need to marble on fabric. She walks you thru marbling step by step. And then provides some inspiration for project and a great resourse list on where to find supplies.
Creative Marbling on Fabric.......2000-02-02
This is a wonderful how-to book for the novice or advanced fabric "marbler." Easy to read, step-by -step instructions will help the beginner get set up, order supplies, prepare fabrics, mix colors and have a very successful time with this great fabric decorating technique. The advanced reader will see 15 beautiful color plates of marbling examples, and diagrams to reproduce them. In addition, I especially enjoyed reading the brief history of marbling. The Appendix and Resources section are very helpful. I plan to introduce this project to my students and this book will be an invaluable resource!
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Basic instructions for beginners........1998-11-15
This book, one of several that Anne Chambers has written on marbling, contains basic info for a beginner. Being somewhat experienced as a marbler, I found it to be a disappointment and not worth the money. There are other books on marbling that I think are much better for beginners, such as "Marbling on Paper and Fabric" by Carol Taylor, "Marbling Techniques: How to Create Traditional and Contemporary Designs on Paper and Fabric" by Wendy Addison Medeiros, and "Marbling on Fabric" by Daniel & Paula Cohen.
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The ancient art of marbling--long confined to the endpapers of leather-bound books--is experiencing renewed interest among today's crafters. This nicely presented book covers all the basics of marbling paper and fabric, from making your own tools to working with various types of paints to setting up your workspace. The heart of the book explains the specifics of how to create seven basic marbling patterns and how to troubleshoot technical problems, plus ways to achieve seven specialty techniques, including marbling dimensional objects. The concluding section offers ideas for several projects incorporating marbling, as well as a brief explanation about going into business selling your marbled products.
Customer Reviews:
Great Resource...well worth it........2007-07-08
I learned more from this particular book in the first 30 minutes of reading it, than I did from three other resources on Marbling. I found answers in this book, I couldn't find anywhere else. Great photos of completed works and very simplifed instructions. One section focuses entirely on Preparing to Marble, tools for marbling, set-up, and furthermore is sectioned off by acrylics, watercolor, oil paints and tempera paints. Another section focuses on, patterns, tech. problems, special techniques, marbling on fabrics and resources. I would recommend this book first and foremost before all others.
Marbling Techniques.......2007-01-12
I found this book at the library and searched everywhere for it. Thanks for carrying it. It has all the info I need to start marbling on paper which is an old art form and hard to find info and supplies for.
Practical and readable.......2004-06-15
This is a great introduction to paper marbling - the technique that produces those wonderful swirls, feathery patterns, and colored speckles on paper.
The book is divided very roughly into three parts. The first gives clear recipes and techniques for preparing the marbling media and paints, for choosing and preparing the paper or fabric, and for creating the patterns. The authors are sensitive to the needs of the home crafter, and generally avoid exotic materials and tools. The second part of the book is a visual catalog of marbled patterns with directions for making them yourself. The final section of the book suggests uses for the marbled paper or fabric - boxes, books, and lots of other applications.
This is a how-to book, so leaves without discussion of some topics. There's not a lot of historical discussion, even though marbling has been used for hundreds of years. It doesn't cover more advanced applications, including marbling the edges a book's block of pages. This is for the starting crafter, though, not for professionals or academicians.
This is an enjoyable intro to a very enjoyable craft. If you want to get started in marbling, I'd suggest starting here.
//wiredweird
all you need to have!.......1998-07-18
This is the best of information . all under one cover...supplier list extremely helpful.Reproductions and clear instructions were all I needed to encourage my interest in this ancient art. It's like receiving an apprenticeship to a well kept secret craft!
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