The
hand
marbling pattern is an excellent pattern. The color
combinations range from brilliant to soft and tonal. Most of the papers
are also accented with metallic gold. Marble papers can easily be made
using various paints, dyes and inks. Each sheet formed is unique and
distinct in terms of beauty and its aesthetic values.
Handmade Marbled paper probably reached Europe along the silk route
from the Far East, through India and Persia to Turkey. Merchants
returning from the Orient were the first to talk about Turkish paper and
paper with infinite patterns and shades with veins similar to those
found in marble.
An occasional imperfection is part of the character of these handmade
and hand decorated papers. These marble papers have a rustic appearance
and patterns. Beautiful backgrounds can be created for pressed flower
work with marble papers.
Making
of Marble Paper
- Put water into a pan.
- Take oil based paint such as model paint and add turpentine to
thin the paint.
- Thin several desired colors.
- Add drops of all colors in water and the droplets will fan out
and cover the surface of water.
- Lay one edge of the paper on the water surface in the U shape
such that teh center of the paper touches the water surface.
- Do not let the colors submerge and lift immediately.
- Lay flat to dry.
These enchanting
marble papers are used for exclusive and
unique crafting projects and decorations.
