Advanced Marbling Techniques
All levels | 50 min 46 sec
Advanced Marbling Techniques
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Taught by Mercedez Rex
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If you caught a spark of inspiration from Mercedez Rex’s Creativity Through Marbling, this class will fan the fire with more creative exploration and play. In Advanced Marbling Techniques, you’ll learn new skills and replicate specific patterns. Mercedez demonstrates a range of techniques that incorporate a variety of combs that, when used in a particular order, produce wonderful contemporary classic patterns. Many of these designs are compound patterns requiring a layering of techniques to achieve designs such as Double Cable Gel-git, French Curl and Peacock.

This class is fast paced and viewing Mercedez’s class Creativity Through Marbling: An Introduction is recommended.
 
Here’s what you’ll need:
  • Carrageenan and water mixed to make marbling solution, called "size"
  • Marbling paints - Mercedez recommends Jacquard brand put into Boston Round squeeze bottles
  • 11" x 14" marbling tray
  • Newspaper strips, cut to approx. 11” x 2”
  • Marbling plastic broom straws
  • Bamboo stylus
  • Palette
  • Paper: Newsprint or drawing paper 60# to 88# to fit your tray
  • Marbling Combs with pins spaced at 1/8" and 1/4" apart
  • Double rake
  • Precision Comb with pins spaced 2" apart
    To protect/clean your space: newspaper, drop cloths, or plastic sheeting, trash can, rags
     
    Specialized supplies can be found at mercedezrex.com and marbleart.us
     
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Learn how to:
  • Use three marbling combs, a double rake, and a stylus
  • Create marble base patterns, such as Gel-Git, Non Pareil, and Chevon
  • Marble complex patterns, such as French Curl, Double Cable Gel-Git, Chysanthemum
  • Troubleshoot common problems
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Advanced Marbling Techniques Reviews
73 users recommended this class to a friend
Laurie Heyden
Beautiful! Can't wait to try this.
March 15, 2024
 
Michele Ritan
Instructor includes mistakes. This really extends the learning experience. She's a very effective and engaging teacher. I was able to follow along with the instructions and succeed on my first try.
March 10, 2024
 
Yvonne Ramsey
Brilliant class and excellent teacher. Thank you.
March 5, 2024