Description
| Product ID: | 9781849945530 |
| Product Form: | Hardback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Contemporary Paper Marbling |
| Subtitle: | Design and Technique |
| Authors: | Author: Lucy McGrath |
| Page Count: | 144 |
| Subjects: | Book and paper crafts, Book & paper crafts |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating As the ancient art of paper marbling experiences a contemporary renaissance, artist and author Lucy McGrath presents a beautiful introduction to the craft for beginners and more advanced crafters alike. 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. |
| Imprint Name: | Batsford Ltd |
| Publisher Name: | Batsford Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2019-10-03 |
