Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Dazzling Marbled Paper

 

Paper marbling is a method that one can use to decorate paper or fabric.

 

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It gets it's name because the finished product looks a lot like a smooth marble or stone. The process involves floating ink or paint on top of water.The next step would be carefully laying a piece of paper on top of the water. The patterns created by the floating colors are transferred onto the paper.

 

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Directions on How To Make Marbled Paper

Cover table to protect from water and paint.

Pour enough water on a large tray or pan, about one inch or so. Those aluminum pans sold at the dollar store work fine.

Prepare paints to be added to the water.

 

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Lightly drip different paint colors onto the surface, so they float. A few drops at a time works best.

 

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Lift paper or fabric gently, and admire the stunning print.

 

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Sunday, January 15, 2012

Miniature Marble Painting

Creating miniature art demands imagination and incredible physical skill. There is something fascinating about this form of art, it makes us look closer and admire the meticulous skill with which the artist needs to make such beautiful and delicate pieces.

 

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I was really fascinated to see the children slow down and hold these miniature boxes with such care and calmness.

 

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They moved the boxes up and down, ever so smoothly, and did not create any large waves. The physical control to keep those glass balls in their tiny compartments demanded self discipline. Any abrupt movements could dislodge the marbles to jump out.

 

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We used the same process as our shoe box art; the only difference was the size of the boxes and marbles.

Miniature art invites us to draw closer and be in awe at patience needed to work on such a small surface.

 

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