Life in the Arts – Suminagashi Japanese Paper Marbling
MATERIAL LISTS: Pelikan ink- black #17 water based Construction Paper Kodak photo flo 2 brushes Shallow tray Tap water OBJECTIVE: This lesson in Suminagashi- Japanese paper marbeling will introduce basic paper marbling techniques using waterbased inks, construction paper and a few simple tools. Marbling is a technique used to decorate surfaces. Pigment dyes are floated on water then manipulated to create patterns or designs. A sheet of paper is placed on the surface of the water, then gently lifted off to obtain a “print” of the dye pattern. REBECCA RAMOS is an artist and on staff in the Art Department at Monterey Peninsula College. A graduate of University of Colorado she studied Printmaking at the California College of Arts and Crafts. Rebecca will feature a lesson in Suminagashi- Japanese paper marbeling. A lesson that will introduce basic paper marbling techniques using waterbased inks, construction paper and a few simple tools. Marbling is a technique used to decorate surfaces. Pigment dyes are floated on water then manipulated to create patterns or designs. A sheet of paper is placed on the surface of the water, then gently lifted off to obtain a “print” of the dye pattern. Marbled paper can be used in collage, bookmaking and may other artforms which incorporate paper. SUGGESTED READING LIST BOOKS: Gaylord, Susan, Multi-Cultural Books, Scholastic Professional Books. ISBN 0–590-48921-6 Johnson, Paul, Literacy through the Book Arts. Herneimann, ISBN 0-435-09766-5 …
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