Ancient method of decorating paper.
Marbling with watercolor paint.
Read more below to see how it went and our tips and tricks for keeping this colorful art activity fun with minimal mess yes this can get messy.
Watercolor paint watercolor paper we cut these sheets in half pipettes or droppers oil we used vegetable oil you ll also need a tray to contain spills plastic cups butcher paper or cloth to lay your paintings on and paper towels.
The main basic supplies needed when doing acrylic paint marbling are below.
Examples do exist of cloth marbled with watercolor paints notably the cover of charles woolnaugh s 1853 book the art of marbling.
The colors of the historical natural palette are subtle but pleasing.
Watercolor paper was the perfect thickness and absorbed the inks beautifully.
Marbled watercolor and oil painting with kids materials.
Easy diy paper marbling at home materials.