How to Make Marbleized Paper for Kids
Making your own marbleized papers gives you an endless assortment of designs and color combinations. Adults and kids alike can create different effects by using a variety of colors and swirl patterns to create the marbling. Combine two or three different types of paints and color combinations for varying results. Apply the technique to different paper types for additional options. Then use your marbleized paper in scrapbooking and other paper crafts, or use as a background paper for botanicals, artwork and photos.
Things You'll Need
- Baking dish
- Water
- Dish washing liquid
- Acrylic paints
- Papers
- Stick
- Old towel
- Iron (optional)
Instructions
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Pour an inch of water into a baking dish. Select a dish that is bigger than the paper you want to marbleize and that will not be damaged by the paint.
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Add one drop of dish washing liquid to the dish. This will help the paper absorb the color.
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Drip paint drops in the water. Do not squeeze large amounts of paint, but let one or two drops fall at a time onto the surface. The paint drops will float.
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Fold the paper to form a "U" shape, holding it in both hands.
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Swirl the colors with a stick to create a marbling effect. Avoid mixing the colors together completely.
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Place the "U" shaped part of the paper on the surface of the water and lower the sides gently. Do not push the paper down into the water.
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Remove the paper from the water and place on the towel to dry. Let it dry completely before using in any project.
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Place the dry paper between two pieces of clean, dry paper and iron gently, if needed.
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Tips & Warnings
If your paint is thick, thin with water before dropping into the water.
Use a stick or other implement, such as a straw, that will not be damaged by the paint.
Experiment with other types of paints for different results. Use oil, watercolor or tempera. You can also use inks, dyes and food coloring, as well as stains.
References
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