Contemporary Paper Marbling (Hardcover Book)

Contemporary Paper Marbling (Hardcover Book)

USD $29.95 Lucy Mcgrath [Writer] Published by-Rizzoli

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About the Contemporary Paper Marbling (Hardcover Book)

An illustrated introduction to an increasingly popular art form.

The art of paper marbling is having a revival. Contemporary paper artist and author Lucy McGrath specializes in paper marbling and shares her skill and passion for this beautiful craft. Her book is a wonderful introduction to the craft for beginners which takes readers on a journey through simple to advanced techniques – with step-by-step instructions and photography – plus a range of some of the most beautiful paper marbling today.

The book covers: An introduction and brief history; Preparation and equipment (with recipes for the thickened water that the paint floats on plus the paints themselves); Planning your design (mood boards, colour palettes, testing paint behaviour and paper); Pattern tutorials (ways of applying paint); Swirl and git gel (Turkish traditional pattern); Nonpareil (fine tooth comb use); Spanish Wave; Ebru (flowers on the surface of the water); Advanced Techniques (including figurative images); and finally marbling onto three-dimensional items such as baubles and pots. There is also a selection of projects that uses marbled paper, including bookbinding, origami and collage.

Richly illustrated with some of the most beautiful paper marbling today, this book will introduce a wonderful craft to a new generation.

Faq's on Contemporary Paper Marbling (Hardcover Book)

The price of "Contemporary Paper Marbling (Hardcover Book)" at Up Up & Away! Cincinnati (Cheviot) is USD $29.95.

The publisher of "Contemporary Paper Marbling (Hardcover Book)" is Rizzoli.

The genres of "Contemporary Paper Marbling (Hardcover Book)" are Crafts & Hobbies - Book Printing & Binding, Crafts & Hobbies - General, and Crafts & Hobbies - Papercrafts.

"Contemporary Paper Marbling (Hardcover Book)" falls under the category of Books (Hardcover).

The writer of "Contemporary Paper Marbling (Hardcover Book)" is Lucy Mcgrath.