Add water to thin the colors skim the marbling base then test.
Thickening water for marbling.
You may need to add.
Begin by placing a pot containing three cups of water on the stove and bringing to a boil.
Once the water on the stove is boiling pour in cornstarch water mixture and mix well.
Marbling colors are too thick.
Shallow baking dish such as a pie plate.
Add 1 teaspoon of methocel methocelulose powder per gallon of solution or throw.
Use 1 8 teaspoon of liquid soap to 1 2 cup of water.
To thicken the water you will need methyl cellulose which is a powdery substance that mixes with water to create a consistency much like a thin gelatin.
Use this like a clear paint in your designs.
Marbling is easier than you think and once you ve learned the technique you ll be swirling and dipping everything you own from hats to totes to notebooks this tutorial is not to be missed.
Shaving foam not cream this is important liquid watercolour paint or watered down food colouring.
The size might be too thin or old.
While the water is coming to a boil mix two tablespoons of cornstarch with cup of cold water mixing to remove all the clumps.
Create negative areas in the design by placing soapy water on the surface with an eye dropper or by sprinkling it on.
Dip a whisk or a bundle of broom straws in some paint and flick drops onto the surface.