A couple years ago, at an SCBWI picture book retreat with
, I learned a simplified version of paper marbling using shaving cream and food coloring.
This past week (after finally getting my paper-making area set up in my new studio) I put that knowledge to use!
I didn't use food coloring this time. Instead I used the paper-making dyes I use when I dye the paper I make. I did this so I could play with color a bit more.
I needed some "river" paper, which is why I took this on.
These are some photos of the blue versions.
I also made some muddy brown marbled paper too.
I'm so grateful to Denise for teaching me how to do this!
And I can't wait to see how it looks in the collages I'm working on.