sorry not familiar with the language Use methylcellulose basis. No achievement intense colors. Nor touch smooth marbled paper. Nobody taught in my country...
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George Reynolds
georger1998
Oct 7, 2012 6:34 pm
I second the thumbs up for Galen Berry and his carrageenan. I have also had good luck with his Alum. George Sent from a distant corner of the galaxy....
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irisnevins
idn17
Oct 8, 2012 1:58 am
I sell carrageenan as well, and have a brand new batch if anyone wants fresh size. Iris Nevins www.marblingpaper.com On 10/07/12, George...
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dodinsmarbling
Oct 8, 2012 9:11 pm
Hi all, After some time I been passive about this group and just read the messages, it's time to start writing. So, my name is Boaz and I am from Dodin's...
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Karen
seamless_skin
Oct 13, 2012 11:14 pm
Hello, I'm in Louisville, KY, (USA). I'm a mixed media art quilter and my primary interest in marbling is to create fabric that will ultimately end up in a...
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Cynthia Eaton
cre8ton
Oct 13, 2012 11:19 pm
Welcome Karen! ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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George Reynolds
georger1998
Oct 14, 2012 2:24 pm
Hello Karen The formula I use which works very well for me is Liquitex heavy body acrylic with Golden medium about 60/40. I use the liquid medium and then add...
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Sue Cole
artsycole
Oct 14, 2012 8:10 pm
yes, you are correct. The white of the fabric absorbs the color just like the white of watercolor paper absorbs the color to make it paler. You can also...
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anthonianthonianthoni
anthoniantho...
Oct 21, 2012 3:13 am
Does anyone know of any translations of a work by a J. A. F. Schade, entitled "Die Marmorir-Kunst oder Anweisung den Kamm und türkischen Marmor anzufertigen...
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andreebaillargeon
andreebailla...
Oct 25, 2012 3:26 am
Hi everybody I am so excited to connect with the marbling community! I am new at this and am having trouble with the size : when the fabric dries the size...
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George Reynolds
georger1998
Oct 25, 2012 1:05 pm
I started out marbling with methyl cellulose and switched to carrageenan for exactly the reason you are describing. I never looked back. George...
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andreebaillargeon
andreebailla...
Oct 25, 2012 7:14 pm
Thanks George ... you use it on fabric right? I have a little carrageenan and will give it a try....
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Sue Cole
artsycole
Oct 25, 2012 8:52 pm
it sounds l like you are not rinsing it out. I have two buckets beside my tank and rinse the scarves with a swishing motion like a washing machine in first...
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kathryn fanelli
kathrynfanelli
Oct 25, 2012 11:52 pm
Hi Sue, I want to send you a quick note to tell you that I've been using the Methyl Cel from Talas and have found it to work better than the other kind (that...
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kathrynfanelli
Oct 25, 2012 11:54 pm
Sorry folks, this was a private message not meant for the group. K...
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kathrynfanelli
Oct 25, 2012 11:55 pm
Sorry folks, this was a private message not meant for the group. K...
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kathryn fanelli
kathrynfanelli
Oct 25, 2012 11:58 pm
Hi Sue, So sorry I posted your message to the group, I hope it doesn't stir up anything or ruffle feathers. I cannot find a way to delete it. So sorry. ...
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xcskimom
Oct 26, 2012 6:18 pm
Hi - I just spent the morning marbling paper with children - a great experiment with many beautiful results. We used a size made with carrageenan, and...
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carylhanc@...
cherry_hill_...
Oct 26, 2012 8:21 pm
Hi, Amanda, Welcome to the wonderful and frustrating world of marbling! The suminagashi inks, from my experience work much better on plain water, not the...
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xcskimom
Oct 26, 2012 10:43 pm
Thank you for all the helpful information, Caryl! I am really amazed that plain water could work - I'll give that a try. I'm also going to try with some of...
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George Reynolds
georger1998
Oct 27, 2012 2:09 pm
If you are doing suminagashi then plain water is the way to go although you might try an experiment with distilled water and see if make a difference. I think...
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cepporto
Oct 29, 2012 12:48 pm
I tried some tattoo inks mixed with acrylic paint and the colors were very strong. I wonder if there is some problem for the paper used in the restoration this...
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andreebaillargeon
andreebailla...
Oct 29, 2012 8:48 pm
Thanks Sue, I have added 2 rinse tubs to my process and it does help indeed... I was afraid to stir things up until the color had been fixed now I now I can be...
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Sue Cole
artsycole
Nov 1, 2012 5:26 am
I wrote to him about the rinsing type of tray and this was his reply: "Hello, but no, that has certainly never been true, I don't make any trays at all of any...
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George Reynolds
georger1998
Nov 1, 2012 8:51 pm
Oops I think I suggested that he had trays. Sorry. But Talas has them: http://apps.webcreate.com/ecom/catalog/product_specific.cfm?ClientID=15&ProductID=18045 ...
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xcskimom
Nov 5, 2012 5:47 pm
I tried the suminigashi with plain water and I really didn't like the results - too light! The colors were far more vibrant (those that worked) on the size....
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Sharon
sharonrosegiles
Nov 6, 2012 4:14 pm
Regarding inks for Suminagashi (floating inks on water), I have the best, most vivid results with those formulated for the process by a Japanese family -- the...
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Sue Cole
artsycole
Nov 6, 2012 7:44 pm
If you will to www.youtube.com and put either marbling or ebru or suminagashi in the search box, you will find lots and lotso f videos, some better than...
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naturedee
Nov 21, 2012 1:29 am
Hi I am Dee from Saskatchewan Canada and I have been learning the art of marbling and I do want to know if anyone knows where I can buy Carragheenan powder...
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zozo7bra
Nov 21, 2012 7:19 pm
Hi Dee, Before you do anyhing, contact Lucie La Pierre, he is in Montreal and a Master Marbler. You can find her information at the website of Les Relieurs du...
