You may need to add.
Thickening water for marbling.
Add 1 teaspoon of methocel methocelulose powder per gallon of solution or throw.
Add water to thin the colors skim the marbling base then test.
Begin by placing a pot containing three cups of water on the stove and bringing to a boil.
Shallow baking dish such as a pie plate.
Shaving foam not cream this is important liquid watercolour paint or watered down food colouring.
Create negative areas in the design by placing soapy water on the surface with an eye dropper or by sprinkling it on.
Marbling is easier than you think and once you ve learned the technique you ll be swirling and dipping everything you own from hats to totes to notebooks this tutorial is not to be missed.
Marbling colors are too thick.
To thicken the water you will need methyl cellulose which is a powdery substance that mixes with water to create a consistency much like a thin gelatin.
Use this like a clear paint in your designs.
Once the water on the stove is boiling pour in cornstarch water mixture and mix well.
Use 1 8 teaspoon of liquid soap to 1 2 cup of water.
While the water is coming to a boil mix two tablespoons of cornstarch with cup of cold water mixing to remove all the clumps.
Mix 1 4 cup of methyl cellulose with 2 quarts of water for the best marbling consistency.
The size might be too thin or old.