Marbling Paper & Fabric
Carol Taylor, "Marbling Paper & Fabric"
English | 1991 | ISBN: 0806983221, 080698323X | 128 pages | PDF | 14.8 MB
English | 1991 | ISBN: 0806983221, 080698323X | 128 pages | PDF | 14.8 MB
If you're delighted by color, if you're intrigued by pattern and line, then marbling is for you. Once used primarily to embellish the endpapers of fine books, marbling can now be used on virtually anything made of paper or fabric.
With the experienced guidance of some of the world’s best marblers, you'll learn how to prepare your paper or fabric, mix paints, and choose colors to create fascinating, colorful designs. There's a special glossary of gorgeous, full-color photographs of 15 classic marbled patterns—like “French curl,” “zebra,” and “bouquet”—to show you how color interacts, and you'll learn how to make these fabulous patterns yourself. Useful troubleshooting tips and expert advice throughout this book will help you enjoy your new craft even more.
You'll find 36 projects that expand your new marbling skills—from T-shirts and tablecloths to elegant silk scarves, from personalized Christmas cards to spectacular kites—and fun things like marbled socks and toys. They will become much loved possessions and memorable gifts. So begin now by choosing a pattern and a favorite project—and join in the delights of marbling.