Contemporary Paper Marbling

Contemporary Paper Marbling
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Publisher : Batsford Books
Total Pages : 292
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ISBN-10 : 9781849946551
ISBN-13 : 1849946558
Rating : 4/5 (558 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Contemporary Paper Marbling by : Lucy McGrath

Download or read book Contemporary Paper Marbling written by Lucy McGrath and published by Batsford Books. This book was released on 2019-12-12 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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