Marbling

Marbling involves floating paints on a thickened bath. Fabric is laid on top of the paint to transfer the design. I learned marbling from Mimi Schleicher, but got started when I bought a book by Laura Sims. 

I combine marbling with Arashi Shibori, Vat Dye, or both. The resulting scarves have different, though related, appearances on either side.


Side 1: Arashi pleated and dyed silk scarf with marbling

 

Side 2

Side 1: Arashi pleated and dyed silk charmeuse scarf with marbling

 

Side 2

Side 1: Arashi clamped and dyed silk charmeuse scarf with marbling

 

Side 2

Arashi, Vat Dye, & Marbling Combo (Detail)

 

Arashi Shibori and Vat Dye/Discharge silk scarf with marbling

Stitched Shibori and Marbling on Silk Scarf

Arashi Shibori and Marbled Silk Scarf

Side 1

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