This video demonstrates the recipes and techniques necessary for aluming paper in preparation for marbling.
Marbling paper in the Ebru (Turkish) style requires that the paper first be treated using a mordant, in this case alum mixture. The alum helps the pigments used in marbling to adhere to the paper. Without a mordant the pigments will simply slide off the paper.
Christin Ripley, of Studio in the Round, demonstrates her recipes for alum mixing and application.
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Alumed paper has a shelf life, and should be used within 4 days of preparation.
Materials:
Alum: www.talasonline...
Mohawk Paper: www.talasonline...
Mohawk Paper (cut sizes): www.talasonline...
Marbling Tray: www.talasonline...