{"product_id":"contemporary-paper-marbling","title":"Contemporary Paper Marbling","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn illustrated introduction to an increasingly popular art form.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe art of paper marbling is having a revival. Contemporary paper artist and author Lucy McGrath specializes in paper marbling and shares her skill and passion for this beautiful craft. Her book is a wonderful introduction to the craft for beginners which takes readers on a journey through simple to advanced techniques – with step-by-step instructions and photography – plus a range of some of the most beautiful paper marbling today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book covers: An introduction and brief history; Preparation and equipment (with recipes for the thickened water that the paint floats on plus the paints themselves); Planning your design (mood boards, colour palettes, testing paint behaviour and paper); Pattern tutorials (ways of applying paint); Swirl and git gel (Turkish traditional pattern); Nonpareil (fine tooth comb use); Spanish Wave; Ebru (flowers on the surface of the water); Advanced Techniques (including figurative images); and finally marbling onto three-dimensional items such as baubles and pots. There is also a selection of projects that uses marbled paper, including bookbinding, origami and collage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRichly illustrated with some of the most beautiful paper marbling today, this book will introduce a wonderful craft to a new generation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57306311917950,"sku":"NW9781849945530","price":14.33,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9781849945530.jpg?v=1778577150","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/products\/contemporary-paper-marbling","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}