{"product_id":"contemporary-paper-marbling","title":"Contemporary Paper Marbling","description":"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.","brand":"Batsford","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57058635809103,"sku":"9781849945530","price":31.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/0372\/8217\/files\/9781849945530_1-contemporary-paper-marbling.jpg?v=1771390564","url":"https:\/\/www.suomalainen.com\/products\/contemporary-paper-marbling","provider":"Suomalainen.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}