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CREATING ART ON A LIQUID CANVAS
Marbling is an ancient method of decorating papers via the initial application of watercolor paints to a viscous watery surface. Artisans earned their livelihood with this craft and therefore the methods and ingredients were kept secret. Through the millennia, knowledge of this craft has quietly worked its way from Asia, through Europe, to the Western Hemisphere. Not only did artisans actively attempt to keep their methods secret, but the inherent quality of marbling itself holds many secrets. The author, Sue Zajac, has included a few secrets of her own relating to design and handling of the paints, and this book also includes problem-solving methods she has developed through trial and error.
This is an art of chemistry and this is also an art for the impatient personality. The process goes quickly once the materials and tools are set up and in place. The appeal of this art is that the image you create with watercolor paints floats on a viscous watery substance called "size" which is ready for instant pick-up to your prepared papers. Organic chemicals are required for success.
Because this is a temperamental art, many things can go wrong. Within this book are instructions written to alleviate some problems you might encounter. Foremost, you will find a detailed list of materials, author's tips, information on the process, specific information on color, and various other topics.
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