Yes, this is true. I have done this when out of ox gall. However it is VERY strong usually (By the way I tried some "pure" brands like Dr. Bronner, and it...
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Drees, Dedree A.
dd21207
Dec 31, 2012 8:17 pm
Happy New Year and Thank you so much!! DD ... From: Marbling@yahoogroups.com on behalf of Antonio Velez Celemín Sent: Sun 12/30/2012 6:20 AM To:...
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KimH
jrhsmum
Jan 1, 2013 1:28 am
Thank you for your comments, Iris. I am thinking that I did not let the paper with alum dry all the way out. I live in Colorado, so rarely is humidity a...
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KimH
jrhsmum
Jan 1, 2013 1:33 am
Thank you for your comments, Nancy. I think I will try adding a little more carrageenan next time - it may help with the paints as well. I am in Colorado,...
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KimH
jrhsmum
Jan 1, 2013 1:37 am
Thank you for the suggestion Sohail! I'm willing to try that - nothing was working yesterday, more water OR more photo-flo....
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Mary Shilman
maryshilman
Jan 1, 2013 1:47 am
Kim, you didn't mention adding oxgall to your colors in your first email. Â Not only is the oxgall involved in floating the colors, it is the oxgall that...
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anthonianthonianthoni
anthoniantho...
Jan 1, 2013 3:25 am
Careful with photographic wetting agents--- The last time I used them ( over a year ago, with watercolours) the colours failed to expand ,when added, until you...
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irisnevins
idn17
Jan 1, 2013 3:44 am
Usually if you work with damp paper, and many prefer to, it is best to use the paper up quickly. The times I work damp, I'll alum say 20 or so, marble them,...
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irisnevins
idn17
Jan 1, 2013 3:47 am
No dry paper is not essential, I just find it simpler to alum ahead and work dry. Are you using acrylic or watercolor? If watercolor, yes you need ox-gall,...
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irisnevins
idn17
Jan 1, 2013 4:25 am
Anthony, this is why I recommend to dilute the PhotoFlo or soap (PhotoFlo preferred, soap in an emergency!) in water, THEN use with a dropped as you would the...
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Deluwiel
deluwiel1209
Jan 1, 2013 3:16 pm
For silk I've been using the methocel from Dharma Trading and have never had that problem after a good rinsing; I did try the marbo gum from ProChem which left...
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Deluwiel
deluwiel1209
Jan 1, 2013 3:23 pm
have been using Golden with the GAC additive for heat setting, then dilution with distilled water. I get good color intensity and they float well; however, I...
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Deluwiel
deluwiel1209
Jan 1, 2013 3:29 pm
These are beautiful! I have discovered that 'full coverage' marbling on the silk like this does compromise the silkiness and sheen of the silk which I don't...
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irisnevins
idn17
Jan 1, 2013 4:37 pm
I use the cheap crappy Folk Craft or Ceram Coat it works like a charm...BUT you have to figure out a good red, yellow, blue, black, white from their many...
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Sue Cole
artsycole
Jan 2, 2013 12:35 am
what kind of papers are you using for the marbling? Great work!, Sue Cole [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Sue Cole
artsycole
Jan 2, 2013 9:35 pm
I have also had success with pre-dyeing scarves, and or taking scarves that were marbled that I didn't like and either over marbling them or over dyeing them...
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Laura Sims
indigostone2
Jan 2, 2013 11:25 pm
I also dye my silk before marbling. Â Acid dyes work well from Aljo or Pro Chemical and Dye or wherever. Â The companies will provide their suggested...
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yilmazve
Jan 3, 2013 2:15 am
Hello to all dedicated and hardworking marblers, First of all I wish you all a very happy new year with lots of good results in marbling. I am originally from...
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George Reynolds
georger1998
Jan 3, 2013 2:21 pm
I built a tray for marbling scarves out of 1/2 inch plywood and coated the inside with 2 coats of epoxy over fiberglass. I actually don't think the fiberglass...
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carylhanc@...
cherry_hill_...
Jan 3, 2013 4:32 pm
Hi, George! Thank you for the picture of your tray; a handy may built mine of sheet metal, and I have a drain hole in each corner as Itake it with me when I...
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hamburgerbuntpapier_de
hamburgerbun...
Jan 3, 2013 4:50 pm
Hello all, I've just received the first delivery of a new edition of Hikmet Barutçugil's basic work. It is a thoroughly revised and bilingual (German and...
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Marared9
mairi9
Jan 3, 2013 7:31 pm
Vesile, I also use pigments from Ayan Ebru, but never with alum. When I learned marbling in Istanbul we used the Ayan Ebru pigments with no preparation for...
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Marared9
mairi9
Jan 3, 2013 7:34 pm
Iris, Ah that all "emergencies" would be the type that can be resolved with soap ;-) I do love marblers. Suzanne...
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Sue Cole
artsycole
Jan 3, 2013 10:26 pm
you'll probably get several answers to this, but I would think a steel tank would be expensive, plus heavy to work with. I have found a small wet/dry vacuum...
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Zia Gipson
zia10710
Jan 4, 2013 2:02 am
Would you please post a photo of your PVC tank and clip device. Would help a great deal. Thanks Zia ... [Non-text portions of this message have been...
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yilmazve
Jan 4, 2013 9:37 am
Hi George, Thank you very much for your reply. Yesterday I went to steel fabrication companies and they asked for AUD $ 410 for two trays: 50x70 and 160x28....
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yilmazve
Jan 4, 2013 9:39 am
I also have that book and I can share the info if required. However I was disappointed to see that he doesn't even mention about Barut Ebru, there. I don't...
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yilmazve
Jan 4, 2013 9:54 am
Hi Suzanne, Thank you for all explanations and info. First of all it is right that Turkish marblers don't treat the paper with alum and they don't rinse....
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hamburgerbuntpapier_de
hamburgerbun...
Jan 4, 2013 2:49 pm
Vesile, this book is about the traditional Turkish techniques. Barut ebru is not one of those and therefore has no place in the book. Barut ebru is mentioned...
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George Reynolds
georger1998
Jan 4, 2013 10:14 pm
The roller looking thing toward the near end is just a dowel I use to shorten the tray for smaller scarves. It saves a bit on paint. It turned out that it...
