Author : Wendy Addison Medeiros
Publisher : Watson-Guptill Publications
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 14,60 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Art
ISBN :
Painting techniques, especially marbling.
Author : Richard J. Wolfe
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 43,89 MB
Release : 1990
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780812281880
For 250 years after its introduction to Europe around 1600, the method of decorating paper known as marbling reigned supreme as the chief means of embellishing the fine work of hand-bookbinders. Richard J. Wolfe reconstructs the rise and fall of the craft and offers the most comprehensive account available of its history, techniques, and patterns. A publication of the A.S.W. Rosenbach Fellowship in Bibliography Series
Author : Jean Van't Hul
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 15,79 MB
Release : 2019-06-11
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1611807204
Bring out your child’s creativity and imagination with more than 60 artful activities in this completely revised and updated edition Art making is a wonderful way for young children to tap into their imagination, deepen their creativity, and explore new materials, all while strengthening their fine motor skills and developing self-confidence. The Artful Parent has all the tools and information you need to encourage creative activities for ages one to eight. From setting up a studio space in your home to finding the best art materials for children, this book gives you all the information you need to get started. You’ll learn how to: * Pick the best materials for your child’s age and learn to make your very own * Prepare art activities to ease children through transitions, engage the most energetic of kids, entertain small groups, and more * Encourage artful living through everyday activities * Foster a love of creativity in your family
Author : Freya Scott
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 47,94 MB
Release : 2020-10-28
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780764360817
Throughout marbling's long history, people have been captivated by both its apparent simplicity and its extraordinary complexity. Get to know and enjoy marbling's beauty in this guide from paper artist Freya Scott, whose enthusiasm for the craft is highly contagious. As Freya explains the wide range of the art's possibilities and how to make them come to life in your work, beginners will learn the craft from square one, while advanced marblers will find many new ideas and directions for expanding their skills. Learn how to size and prepare various papers, choose color palettes, and make patterns, while being inspired by photos of dozens of beautiful marbled artworks. Throughout, try step-by-step projects. Learn how to marble with gouache and with acrylic; a special section covers marbling on fabric. Freya shares the personal experiences that have shaped her marbling career (for example, she learned marbling thanks to a debilitating illness) and the ways marbling can become a source of your best creativity. As she explains, although marbling is a simple concept, there are so many variables that the adventure never ends. This absorbing guide offers you the art and science you need to take marbling as far as you want to go.
Author : Rene Eisenbart
Publisher : Walter Foster
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 30,34 MB
Release : 2021-03-09
Category : Art
ISBN : 160058876X
Use paper, paint, water, and more to create your own colourful, abstract marbled art with The Art of Paint Marbling.
Author : Lucy McGrath
Publisher : Batsford Books
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 44,95 MB
Release : 2019-12-12
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1849946558
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.
Author : Anne Chambers
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 39,3 MB
Release : 1991
Category : Marbled papers
ISBN : 9780500015148
An introduction to the Japanese craft of paper marbling, detailing both traditional and modern methods and including step-by-step instructions on imitating traditional designs and adapting them to Western tastes.
Author : Heather RJ Fletcher
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 27,67 MB
Release : 2019-10-15
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1607657236
· Learn the history and techniques of the ancient art of marbling paint · A modern guide to create more than 30 colorful and intricate marbling patterns · Includes step-by-step interactive workbook · Practice techniques for stone, get-gal, non-pareil, and chevron designs and their advanced variations · Transfer your marbled designs on a variety of materials for home décor, stationery, textiles, and other possibilities · Author is one of 20 marbling masters in the world, Heather Fletcher
Author : Gabriele Grunebaum
Publisher : Courier Dover Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 33,64 MB
Release : 1992
Category : Marbled papers
ISBN : 9780486271569
Detailed instructions for all aspects of marbleizing: tools, paper, colors, glue, more. Specific techniques for creating 12 striking papers. Ideal for decorating books, boxes, greeting cards, other arts and crafts uses. List of suppliers.
Author : Kate Brett
Publisher : The Crowood Press
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 10,63 MB
Release : 2021-10-25
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1785009583
Paper marbling is a beautiful craft with a long history that can be traced back to Japan in the twelfth century. This practical book introduces traditional patterns and explains the techniques that are used creatively today. It covers the history of marbling – from its origins in Japan to Persia, Turkey and then Europe in the seventeenth century. Details on equipment and materials are given along with what you need to get started and to set up a studio. The process from preparing the size, to adding the paints, creating the pattern and then treating the sheets is covered in detail. It introduces traditional patterns such as spot and combed patterns, as well as advanced techniques. Creative uses for marbling are given including step-by-step sequences for a range of projects. Making Traditional Marbled Papers is a visual treasure and shows how paper marbling can be practised and appreciated by all, from children to professionals.
