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Suminagahsi Marbling
Suminagahsi Marbling
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Suminagashi marbling starts out with a shallow bath of water, oil-based sumi inks, calligraphy brushes, and design tools such as fans, the marbler's breath, and toothpicks. A small vat is filled with water and then brushes are used to drop ink onto the surface in concentric circles. The layered inks are then manipulated with tools to create swirling patterns and designs. Paper - copy or rice variety worked best in my experiments - is then placed gently onto the surface, lifted carefully by the corners, and placed onto a flat surface for drying.
Suminagashi marbling starts out with a shallow bath of water, oil-based sumi inks, calligraphy brushes, and design tools such as fans, the marbler's breath, and toothpicks. A small vat is filled with water and then brushes are used to drop ink onto the surface in concentric circles. The layered inks are then manipulated with tools to create swirling patterns and designs. Paper - copy or rice variety worked best in my experiments - is then placed gently onto the surface, lifted carefully by the corners, and placed onto a flat surface for drying.
The shaving cream adaptation begins with smoothing a flat layer of the shaving cream into a shallow container. Food coloring can then be dropped onto the shaving cream's surface and swirled using toothpicks or other pointed tools. Paper is then pressed onto the colored shaving cream and lightly rubbed to ensure full contact. The paper is then lifted up, the excess shaving cream is wiped off using a scraper tool and then the print is complete.
The shaving cream adaptation begins with smoothing a flat layer of the shaving cream into a shallow container. Food coloring can then be dropped onto the shaving cream's surface and swirled using toothpicks or other pointed tools. Paper is then pressed onto the colored shaving cream and lightly rubbed to ensure full contact. The paper is then lifted up, the excess shaving cream is wiped off using a scraper tool and then the print is complete.
I would definitely bring this practice into my art classrooms. The tools required for the technique are attainable and there is not a lot of complex prep that needs to be done in order to begin. I found this process relatively easy to teach to my peers and the process itself also opens up opportunities for personalization and exploration based on individual interests. For example, one of my peers created their own techniques to create objects such as pumpkins and ghosts (it was October at the time). This is something I did not mention or demo but they fine-tuned the techniques I did teach in their own way. Others focused more on exploring color and the abstracted swirling designs. The alternative technique of shaving cream marbling was also a very easy adaptation for younger students. It requires less instruction time and the clean up is a bit easier as well.
I would definitely bring this practice into my art classrooms. The tools required for the technique are attainable and there is not a lot of complex prep that needs to be done in order to begin. I found this process relatively easy to teach to my peers and the process itself also opens up opportunities for personalization and exploration based on individual interests. For example, one of my peers created their own techniques to create objects such as pumpkins and ghosts (it was October at the time). This is something I did not mention or demo but they fine-tuned the techniques I did teach in their own way. Others focused more on exploring color and the abstracted swirling designs. The alternative technique of shaving cream marbling was also a very easy adaptation for younger students. It requires less instruction time and the clean up is a bit easier as well.
Each of these projects would be a great addition to the art classroom. I would love to include this marbling technique in a larger unit on collaging. The papers themselves are beautiful but also still hold a lot of potential once they are finished. I would love to cut some of them up to practice abstract compositions, utilizing cut-outs and negative space, exploring color, and layering as well. Using them for journaling pages could also be a productive and exciting use.
Each of these projects would be a great addition to the art classroom. I would love to include this marbling technique in a larger unit on collaging. The papers themselves are beautiful but also still hold a lot of potential once they are finished. I would love to cut some of them up to practice abstract compositions, utilizing cut-outs and negative space, exploring color, and layering as well. Using them for journaling pages could also be a productive and exciting use.
Turkish (Ebru) Marbling
Turkish (Ebru) Marbling
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The process of this technique is very similar to Suminagashi marbling but with some key differences. The 'water bath' is actually carrageenan, a gelatinous substance that holds the dye. Marbling pigments are then dropped onto the bath, spreading out and expanding on the surface. Once there have been a few colors added (in either concentric circles or randomly) the marbling tools are used to create designs. These tools range from things like combs to skewers and toothpicks. After running the tools across the surface a few times the bath is now ready for the paper. The paper needs to have been mordanted in order to take the dye correctly. You lay the paper down onto the surface of the bath, pick it up, and then quickly place the paper into a water bath to both set the dye and wash off the extra carrageenan. Once thoroughly rinsed the paper can be set to the side to dry.
The process of this technique is very similar to Suminagashi marbling but with some key differences. The 'water bath' is actually carrageenan, a gelatinous substance that holds the dye. Marbling pigments are then dropped onto the bath, spreading out and expanding on the surface. Once there have been a few colors added (in either concentric circles or randomly) the marbling tools are used to create designs. These tools range from things like combs to skewers and toothpicks. After running the tools across the surface a few times the bath is now ready for the paper. The paper needs to have been mordanted in order to take the dye correctly. You lay the paper down onto the surface of the bath, pick it up, and then quickly place the paper into a water bath to both set the dye and wash off the extra carrageenan. Once thoroughly rinsed the paper can be set to the side to dry.
This technique is very fun and allows for more easily attainable pigmented designs. One thing I found with Suminagashi is that it was harder to get vibrant colors - but this may be solvable with more experimentation and research about the technique. The ebru marbling technique does require more prep work with the mordanting of the paper and clean up with the carrageenan baths. This isn't to say it's not something I wouldn't bring into my classroom but it would require more planning ahead of time in order to be implemented smoothly. I've recently seen a few artists create 'paper quilts' where they sew multiple sheets of paper together to create a larger canvas. With the thick quality of this paper, I think this might be a great opportunity to try something with non-traditional sewing materials. Some paper weaving could be incorporated into the designs as well!
This technique is very fun and allows for more easily attainable pigmented designs. One thing I found with Suminagashi is that it was harder to get vibrant colors - but this may be solvable with more experimentation and research about the technique. The ebru marbling technique does require more prep work with the mordanting of the paper and clean up with the carrageenan baths. This isn't to say it's not something I wouldn't bring into my classroom but it would require more planning ahead of time in order to be implemented smoothly. I've recently seen a few artists create 'paper quilts' where they sew multiple sheets of paper together to create a larger canvas. With the thick quality of this paper, I think this might be a great opportunity to try something with non-traditional sewing materials. Some paper weaving could be incorporated into the designs as well!
Paper Making
Paper Making
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During this project, we started with a vat of water and slowly added and mixed in our pre-made paper pulp, which was made by blending torn paper and water in a blender, and any other decorative elements we wanted - in my case, I used a lot of dried flower petals, leaves, and metallic powder. After everything was suspended in the water we could take our mould and deckle, dip it underneath the surface of the water, and bring it back up, straining out the liquid and leaving a thin layer of pulp and decorative material behind. We then removed the wood frame, transferred the pulp layer onto a couching sheet, and absorbed some of the excess water with a sponge. The pulp then dried for a few days on the couching sheet which we could later detach and then be left with our finished papers.
During this project, we started with a vat of water and slowly added and mixed in our pre-made paper pulp, which was made by blending torn paper and water in a blender, and any other decorative elements we wanted - in my case, I used a lot of dried flower petals, leaves, and metallic powder. After everything was suspended in the water we could take our mould and deckle, dip it underneath the surface of the water, and bring it back up, straining out the liquid and leaving a thin layer of pulp and decorative material behind. We then removed the wood frame, transferred the pulp layer onto a couching sheet, and absorbed some of the excess water with a sponge. The pulp then dried for a few days on the couching sheet which we could later detach and then be left with our finished papers.
I would love to do something like this with students while creating our own sketchbooks. A colleague of mine as well as the bookbinding class I am taking at the moment have really inspired me to create sketchbooks with my future students. I think including recycled papers as well as some handmade ones could be a very cool way for students to connect to their sketchbooks, making it a more personal space for artistic exploration. Using some marbled paper could be cool as well!
I would love to do something like this with students while creating our own sketchbooks. A colleague of mine as well as the bookbinding class I am taking at the moment have really inspired me to create sketchbooks with my future students. I think including recycled papers as well as some handmade ones could be a very cool way for students to connect to their sketchbooks, making it a more personal space for artistic exploration. Using some marbled paper could be cool as well!
Paper Sculpting
Paper Sculpting
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For this project, we were first introduced to a few different forms of paper folding and forming. We looked at quilling, fringing, folding, slotting, tabbing, looping, curling, and more. We then took those tools and techniques back to our tables to create our own paper sculptures. The only prompt given was to include 4 different techniques in our finished pieces. To create the piece I used a mixture of thin paper strips, organically cut shapes, and multiple attachment techniques. I focused the most on using folding, curling, and looping techniques. It was very easy to adapt some of the techniques taught and create your own way of doing things. I found that this project was very doable for all abilities and interests.
For this project, we were first introduced to a few different forms of paper folding and forming. We looked at quilling, fringing, folding, slotting, tabbing, looping, curling, and more. We then took those tools and techniques back to our tables to create our own paper sculptures. The only prompt given was to include 4 different techniques in our finished pieces. To create the piece I used a mixture of thin paper strips, organically cut shapes, and multiple attachment techniques. I focused the most on using folding, curling, and looping techniques. It was very easy to adapt some of the techniques taught and create your own way of doing things. I found that this project was very doable for all abilities and interests.
This is a great project to use in the classroom and can be easily adapted to different kinds of lessons. I just recently came across one where some elementary students practiced bilateral symmetry using paper sculpting techniques, creating hanging sculptures that looked similar to something one may see displayed in a garden space. There are really endless possibilities as these specific techniques can be applied and adapted to really any idea, purpose, or art concept.
This is a great project to use in the classroom and can be easily adapted to different kinds of lessons. I just recently came across one where some elementary students practiced bilateral symmetry using paper sculpting techniques, creating hanging sculptures that looked similar to something one may see displayed in a garden space. There are really endless possibilities as these specific techniques can be applied and adapted to really any idea, purpose, or art concept.
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