Our range of premium quality marbling inks make it possible to create magnificent, interesting patterns with ease. Based on the principle that oil ink floats, simply adding water causes the marbling ink to disperse, producing a stunning marble effect.
Comb the floating ink and then gently place paper or any other porous material on top, carefully remove and leave to dry. Mix several different colours to achieve stunningly original designs.
Guide to Using Marbling Inks
1) Always wear suitable overalls as the inks will cause staining on clothes, stains should be treated immediately with neat washing up liquid. Also protect the working area.
2) Using a tray larger than the paper to be marbled, fill to a depth of about 3 cm (1 inch) with water.
3) Prime the surface of the water using a drop of marbling ink, remove this with scrap paper. You are now ready to start.
4) Using the dropper bottles apply one or two drops of colour gently onto the surface of the water. Several colours may be used together, though the best results are usually obtained using between 2 and 5 inks. Allow the colours to spread across the surface of the water, to create your own individual pattern gently blow or comb the droplets of ink.
5) Lift the print from the water by placing a sheet of paper onto the print and carefully removing. Two or more prints are possible with just one application of ink.
6) Remove the excess ink from the water with scrap paper.
Wet Stains: Place a pad on the back of the fabric and rub with a cloth dampened with water. Wash with soap and cold water. Repeat wash with soap and warm water.
Dry Stains: Very difficult to remove. Follow instructions for wet stains.
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