The Art And Science Of Paper Marbling

I experimented with a few techniques before deciding on the one that worked best for us and that i am sharing here.

The art and science of paper marbling.

Marbling supplies and information. Procedure in merging marbling and science art. The combination of science and art makes marbled milk paper a fantastic hands on steam activity. Paper marbling is an artistic method in which colors floating on a liquid surface are transferred onto paper to create a marbled pattern.

Once dry use the marbled paper as a cover for a science journal that holds the observations and notes from their experiments. Organize and develop artistic ideas and work enduring idea artists experiment with forms structures materials concepts media and art making approaches. A trip down the rabbit hole of google showed me that there are multiple ways to paper marble we ve tried shaving cream marbling with much success but i was looking specifically for how to recreate the art of japanese paper marbling at home which involves using water and ink to create vibrant prints. Through several centuries people have applied marbled materials to a variety of.

The ancient art of paper and fabric marbling by galen berry. Click on titles below for more information. See a selection of my marbled paper patterns on youtube. When you re ready repeat using the rest of the cornstarch.

The basic experiment this can serve as the entire science aspect or you can add part two to increase the inquiry. Set the paper on a piece of newspaper to dry. This technique is meant to complement or be used as an add on activity to milk painting. The art and science of paper marbling grade level middle and high school national anchor standard create.

All the supplies you need to do your own marbling. Paper marbling is a method of aqueous surface design which can produce patterns similar to smooth marble or other kinds of stone. Make more marble paper in the same paint pan. This activity provides the perfect blend of art and science.

Check out my new video made on valentine s day. The art and science of paper marbling 1. The art of paper marbling dates back to the 10th century. The patterns are the result of color floated on either plain water or a viscous solution known as size and then carefully transferred to an absorbent surface such as paper or fabric.