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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