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.
Thickening water for marbling.
Mix 1 4 cup of methyl cellulose with 2 quarts of water for the best marbling consistency.
Begin by placing a pot containing three cups of water on the stove and bringing to a boil.
You may need to add.
Use this like a clear paint in your designs.
Use 1 8 teaspoon of liquid soap to 1 2 cup of water.
Add water to thin the colors skim the marbling base then test.
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.
While the water is coming to a boil mix two tablespoons of cornstarch with cup of cold water mixing to remove all the clumps.
Dip a whisk or a bundle of broom straws in some paint and flick drops onto the surface.
Shaving foam not cream this is important liquid watercolour paint or watered down food colouring.
The size might be too thin or old.
Marbling colors are too thick.
Create negative areas in the design by placing soapy water on the surface with an eye dropper or by sprinkling it on.
Shallow baking dish such as a pie plate.
I prepared my water in a stock pot which has measurements marked out along the inside.