Suminagashi Paper Marbling DIY Japanese Water Marbling (How to Marble Paper)

How to marble paper using the Suminagashi technique. Simply pour water into a tray and gently touch your inked paintbrush to the surface of the water to draw the ink out. Once you’re satisfied with your design, lay a sheet of paper atop it and peel it away. This is an activity for people of all ages - if working with small children, use disposable cake tins for a vat and pieces of yarn instead of paintbrushes. For ’clear’ ink, use a mixture of a drop of dish soap to a cup of water. Suminagashi inks use
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