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Becky

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Dec 23, 2003, 2:32:39 PM12/23/03
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Does anyone else in the group do their own fabric marbling?

Becky


Bonnie

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Dec 23, 2003, 3:13:10 PM12/23/03
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Becky wrote:
> Does anyone else in the group do their own fabric marbling?
>
> Becky
>
>

Hi Becky,
I've got all the supplies ready to go, but I haven't yet
started. It took me some time to find carageenan (sp), I
have it now but not the time to play. Hopefully in the
new year.

--
Bonnie, the Quilt Lady
NJ

Ian

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Dec 23, 2003, 3:33:36 PM12/23/03
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Not me...but sounds like an interesting technique. Can you give us any web
links/ book suggestions about fabrikc marbling

THanks

karen

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Becky

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Dec 23, 2003, 3:39:40 PM12/23/03
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Hi Bonnie,

The best (cheapest) source I have found for carrageenan is
http://members.aol.com/marbling/MarblingSupplies.htm

they have it for $12 a half pound or $22 a pound.

I have been playing around since last summer, so far the most consistent
results have been with Pro Chem's marbling paints.
I 've started out small, so far the largest pieces I've marbled have been
in a 14" x 11" tray. (I use one of those plastic box -type picture rames
from Hobby Lobby.) It only takes a little over a half gallon of size, so it
is not too expensive too experiment.

Let me know what kind of results you get, and beware, you will find this
very, very addictive!

Becky

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Becky

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Dec 23, 2003, 5:10:09 PM12/23/03
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Oh my Karen, you have awakened a moster!

www.scrapquilts.com This site has a good overall view of fabric marbling.

http://members.aol.com/marbling/index.htm This is Galen Berry's site, it
has some awesome examples of his marbling. He is the best source I have
found for carrageenan.

www.marblingpaper.com/index.html This is Iris Nevins' site, more wonderful
examples.

www.prochemical.com I have had the most success with the Pro Chem marbling
colors, they are also very reasonable in price, and are the best source for
methyl cel.

I have a whole stack of books. The best of the group are these:

Marblin Paper and Fabric, by Carol Taylor. OOP, but available from used
book sellers through Amazon. Good trouble shooting section.

The Art of Marbling on Paper and Fabric, by Galen Berry. 20 page pamphlet,
chock full of info.

The Ultimate Marbling Handbook, by Diane Maurer-Mathison. Lives up to it's
name. Not as good for fabric specifically, but has the best description of
the various patterns and how to make them that I have seen.

Creative Marbling on Fabric, by Judy Simmons. Full of creative ideas for
fabric marbling, and aimed specifically at the fabric marbler. Good trouble
shooting section.

I would hate to have to pick just one of the above, but if I had to choose
just one to start with, I think it would be the Simmons book, everything you
need to know in a beautiful presentation.

The starter marbling set from Pro Chem is very reasonably priced, and is a
great way to get your feet wet without a large investment in paint and
chemicals.

Becky


Pati Cook

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Dec 24, 2003, 1:14:05 AM12/24/03
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Have the supplies, but haven't done any yet. <G>
Pati, in Phx

Bonnie

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Dec 24, 2003, 7:33:00 AM12/24/03
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Becky wrote:
> Hi Bonnie,
>
> The best (cheapest) source I have found for carrageenan is
> http://members.aol.com/marbling/MarblingSupplies.htm
>
> they have it for $12 a half pound or $22 a pound.
>
> I have been playing around since last summer, so far the most consistent
> results have been with Pro Chem's marbling paints.
> I 've started out small, so far the largest pieces I've marbled have been
> in a 14" x 11" tray. (I use one of those plastic box -type picture rames
> from Hobby Lobby.) It only takes a little over a half gallon of size, so it
> is not too expensive too experiment.
>
> Let me know what kind of results you get, and beware, you will find this
> very, very addictive!
>
> Becky
>
I found mine at Dick Blick, I can't remember the cost. I
have a large under the bed type container I plan to use.
I planned to use muslin to begin with. What type fabric
do you use. I also planned on using acrylic paints since
I have them on hand.

Becky

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Dec 24, 2003, 9:13:45 AM12/24/03
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I have been using PFD (Prepred for Dying) white cotton from Hoffman.
There's nothing to worry about washing out of it because there's nothing in
it, and it is very smooth with almost a shiny finish, which means it shows
up a finely detailed pattern very well. It also has a wonderful "hand".

I have tried a few tube acrylics I had laying around, some of them work, and
some of them (thalos, in particular) don't. Some brands supposedly work
better than others. Some marblers sweear by Golden Acrylics, others say
Golden doesn't work at all. I think you have to kind of experiment and find
what works for you. Liquitex, Utrecht, and Rembrandt are all supposed to
work well.

Have fun.

Becky
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Becky

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Dec 24, 2003, 9:20:34 AM12/24/03
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and BTW, I looked at Dick Blick when I was gathering supplies, their
carrageenan is $21 something per half pound, so if you are planning to do
very much marbling in that large container, Marbling Arts will save you a
lot of money.

Becky


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