Thickening Water For Marbling

Shaving foam not cream this is important liquid watercolour paint or watered down food colouring.

Thickening water for marbling.

Scraper such as a square piece of cardboard. To thicken the water you will need methyl cellulose which is a powdery substance that mixes with water to create a consistency much like a thin gelatin. The size might be too thin or old. Use 1 8 teaspoon of liquid soap to 1 2 cup of water.

Mix 1 4 cup of methyl cellulose with 2 quarts of water for the best marbling consistency. While the water is coming to a boil mix two tablespoons of cornstarch with cup of cold water mixing to remove all the clumps. Begin by placing a pot containing three cups of water on the stove and bringing to a boil. Create negative areas in the design by placing soapy water on the surface with an eye dropper or by sprinkling it on.

Marbling colors are too thick. I prepared my water in a stock pot which has measurements marked out along the inside. You may need to add. Shallow baking dish such as a pie plate.

Once the water on the stove is boiling pour in cornstarch water mixture and mix well. Use this like a clear paint in your designs. Add 1 teaspoon of methocel methocelulose powder per gallon of solution or throw.