Search found 7 matches
- Sat Nov 26, 2016 12:55 pm
- Forum: Fabric Marbling
- Topic: fabric marbling
- Replies: 1
- Views: 23278
fabric marbling
(Anagram48 posted questions about fabric marbling in introductions. I'm answering here so more seekers may find answers) The "fixative" for all marbling on both paper and fabric that keeps the pattern from slipping off the surface is the alum mordant. Use 4 TB per gallon to soak prewashed ...
- Sat Nov 26, 2016 12:31 pm
- Forum: Members' Introductions
- Topic: Introduction
- Replies: 2
- Views: 20207
Re: Introduction & fabric marbling
Anagram, I am replying under fabric marbling since that is the conversation you wanted to start.
- Fri Nov 25, 2016 6:28 am
- Forum: Acrylic Marbling
- Topic: alternate size
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1580188
Peggy Skycraft info
Hi Jake, any luck finding the notes from Peggy Skycraft's presentation? I tried to find a way to contact her through Google but had no luck. Will be talking to Marie Palowoda later today, so maybe she can help with contact info for Ingrid & Peggy. Meanwhile, hope you had a good Thanksgiving, how...
- Fri Nov 11, 2016 8:33 am
- Forum: Acrylic Marbling
- Topic: alternate size
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1580188
Re: alternate size guar gum
Thank you Jake, I almost remember that from IMG. I'm not sure how to reach her any more, unless I can get her contact info from you or Marie. Would love the formula. Guar gum is very smooth and durable, so might be great for producing wonderfully detailed, fine patterns. Enid enid@enidadams.com
- Thu Oct 20, 2016 5:36 am
- Forum: Acrylic Marbling
- Topic: alternate size
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1580188
Re: alternate size
Exploring the website of Pro Chemical & Dye, I found the MSDS for their product sold as Marbo Gum is the seaweed sodium alginate, and the recipe is 2 TB per gallon. I will try it and report back.
- Wed Oct 19, 2016 10:29 am
- Forum: Acrylic Marbling
- Topic: dispersing agent
- Replies: 4
- Views: 35525
dispersing agent
I used Kodak photo flo for years with success, to create "gall water" for acrylic marbling, and to add to any colors that needed help floating. I used it successfully with both Boku Undo colors, tube acrylics and fabric pigments. Somewhere along the way, my gall water stopped working, brea...
- Wed Oct 19, 2016 8:17 am
- Forum: Acrylic Marbling
- Topic: alternate size
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1580188
alternate size
Has anyone had success with watercolor or acrylic marbling on any of these thickeners as an alternative size to carrageenan or methyl cellulose ? -psyllium seed (main ingredient in Metamucil) -sodium alginate F (another kind of seaweed, high viscosity low solids type for fine print definition) -guar...