MATERIAL LISTS:

Pelikan ink- black #17 water based
Construction Paper
Kodak photo flo
2 brushes
Shallow tray
Tap water

OBJECTIVE:
This lesson in Suminagashi- Japanese paper marbeling will introduce basic paper marbling techniques using waterbased inks, construction paper and a few simple tools. Marbling is a technique used to decorate surfaces. Pigment dyes are floated on water then manipulated to create patterns or designs. A sheet of paper is placed on the surface of the water, then gently lifted off to obtain a “print” of the dye pattern.

REBECCA RAMOS is an artist and on staff in the Art Department at Monterey Peninsula College. A graduate of University of Colorado she studied Printmaking at the California College of Arts and Crafts.
Rebecca will feature a lesson in Suminagashi- Japanese paper marbeling. A lesson that will introduce basic paper marbling techniques using waterbased inks, construction paper and a few simple tools. Marbling is a technique used to decorate surfaces. Pigment dyes are floated on water then manipulated to create patterns or designs. A sheet of paper is placed on the surface of the water, then gently lifted off to obtain a “print” of the dye pattern. Marbled paper can be used in collage, bookmaking and may other artforms which incorporate paper.

SUGGESTED READING LIST BOOKS:
Gaylord, Susan, Multi-Cultural Books,
Scholastic Professional Books.
ISBN 0–590-48921-6
 
Johnson, Paul, Literacy through the Book Arts.
Herneimann, ISBN 0-435-09766-5
 
Swain, Gwenyth, Bookworks,
Carolrohoda Books, Inc.,
ISBN 0-87614-85B-5
 
The History of Making Books,
Scholastic Voyages of Discovery Visual Art
ISBN 0-5900-477652-1

Duration : 0:29:30

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7 Responses

1. samiyipi Says:
   July 8th, 2010 at 4:31 pm

   amazing!
   amazing!

2. dilemma92 Says:
   July 8th, 2010 at 4:31 pm

   Thanks for the …
   Thanks for the video-very helpful.
   Question: As far as the materials are concerned would sumi e ink work as well? Did you mean to write pelican Ink ??

   Thanks again, Lisa

3. paintball0424 Says:
   July 8th, 2010 at 4:31 pm

   would this method …
   would this method work on wood that is primed with white

4. dimzco Says:
   July 8th, 2010 at 4:31 pm

   quelles sont les …
   quelles sont les produits et maieres utilisee pour faire la suminagashi

5. chuchy369 Says:
   July 8th, 2010 at 4:31 pm

   Great tips, thanks!
   Great tips, thanks!

6. killingswitch Says:
   July 8th, 2010 at 4:31 pm

   YESSSS!
   YESSSS!

7. SnezicSun Says:
   July 8th, 2010 at 4:31 pm

   thank u for this …
   thank u for this upload! fantastic.

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