TLC592, Paper Marbling {06/27/2016}

[k dunbrook]

Hello Stamping Friends and welcome to another TLC Challenge.

Today I am filling in for Sabrina who is away. So happy to be back with you again.


So, today the challenge is called:

TLC592; Paper Marbling


I have been playing with paper marbling for awhile now and it is really fun. For my samples, I used RangerAlcohol inks and Copic Re-Inkers.


So here we go....

This technique only works with alcohol based inks so you will need:

Alcohol Inks or Copic Re-inkers.


If you don't have any of the above, you may want to try nail polish or acrylic paint mixed with rubbing alcohol. (I read that someone had success using these)

I used a heavy white cardstock but you can also use watercolor paper.


Step 1- Fill a shallow pan or container with water.


Step 2- Drip an alcohol-based ink over the water surface. I added about 5 drops or so.


Step 3- You can place your paper directly down into the water or submerge it at one end and drag it on through the inky water. You will achieve different looking effects on your paper depending on what method you use.


Step 4- Set aside to dry.


When dry use your marbled paper to

- die cut a shape

- use as a background

- stamp over the top

- paper piece on your card

- make a frame for a stamped piece




I created 2 cards using this technique.


Marbled in Red (used Copic Re-Inkers)


Marbled in Purple (used Ranger Alcohol ink)


Remember to add TLC592 to your keyword line when uploading your card so it will show up in the gallery.



TLC592 GALLERY can be found HERE.

[muscrat]

I've never tried this before! Sounds like fun is about to happen! Did you use regular cardstock or watercolor paper?

[k dunbrook]

I used a heavy, white cs but try using watercolour paper...would most likely work well too!

[bensarmom]

Karen,
I had lots of fun with this. Here's my card.

[tessaduck]

Use your imagination and squint a little, and maybe you'll see the marbling. It shows up better irl. Here 'tis: TLC592 happy happy

[Mrs Noofy]

Thanks for giving me a chance to use my marbled paper. Here is my effort.
TLC592 Marbled Golden Birthday by Mrs Noofy - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[hobbydujour]

Perhaps I cheated, but I used a piece of hand done marbling that I had made with a friend awhile back....just been saving it. We used the traditional technique with combs, etc. Fun, but messy. Great challenge and your method seems a LOT simpler, Karen. Thanks.

CATTAILS

[annsforte3]

Oh this was fun, Karen, but it cost me money! HeHe...I just had to order more of the alcohol inks, I only have four different colors!!

Did several different takes so now I have additional backgrounds in my stash!

Here is

Marbled Ocean

and

Vintage Marbling

[donidoodle]

Thanks for a fun challenge, Karen!
Here's mine:
TLC592 Love You by donidoodle - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[TexasGrammy]

Oooooooh! Haven't even thought of this is years! Love your samples, Karen! Must remember to try this soon!

[cdimick]

Sounds like fun and I would love to participate but I don't have the needed supplies.

[Stamperrobin]

Hello Karen, thanks for the fun challenge!
TLC CAS FS Kendra by Stamperrobin - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers
Thanks for looking!

[cjzim]

Well, Karen...I tried, I really did! I used Copic re-inkers, did 2 with 110 lb. card and 2 with watercolor paper. All 4 came out so washed out and drab. I don't know what I did wrong! Even kept adding more drops of ink with each try, fairly dark colors, too. Anyway, they're too blah to use, so I guess I'm nust marbling challenged : (
Thanks so much for providing us with the challenge today, though - you are much appreciated!

[Margscardcrazy]

Here's my card for the challenge, A Modest Note, had a lot of fun doing this.
Thanks for inspiring me Karen

[Margscardcrazy]

Here's a second card for the challenge, Hello to You , hope you don't mind me adding a different version of marbling Karen, I apologize if it was out of order

[kellyjg]

Not sure if someone has mentioned this yet... a cotton ball, dipped in rubbing alcohol and then having just a dot of SU! Classic Reinkers will do the same trick. Just dob the inked cotton ball on a piece of glossy white card stock and voila! Marbled Paper! Love this technique, Karen!!!

[genistamps]

Great challenge!

TLC592,CAS383, Liberty by genistamps - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[bubblestx4]

I Got a few minutes this morning to try the marbled bg before heading off to work - WOW so quick and easy! since the only Alcohol inks I own are deep Rose, Eggplant & Lettuce, it worked well to combine with tues. color challenge. Here's my Marbled bg card:

Life is "tweet" by bubblestx4 - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[guneauxdesigns]

Karen, thank you for your technique challenge; it was great. I wasn't successful using the tutorial so I had to use another method to achieve a marbled look. Hopefully my card will qualify for the TLC. Here is my card!

[muscrat]

I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who tossed some into the trash! I used spectrum noir reinkers and when I dropped it into the water it got globby (is that a word?) Tried three or four times and then called uncle! LOL

[tessaduck]

Here's another: SC599 Bethlehem

[resqbarbie]

finally got around to this!

Loved you then by resqbarbie - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[Margscardcrazy]

Here's another card for the challenge 98th Birthday Wishes, I also used the sketch challenge this week for this card.
Cheers
Marg

[Loll Thompson]

Great challenge Karen. Here's my Floating Alcohol Inks card.

[nancy littrell]

Loved your Paper Marbling Challenge Karen. You are always inspiring me with your awesome techniques and works of art! TFS my friend. Hugs, nancy

Paper Marbling and Zig Markers Coloring

[Kari B.]

Hi Ya'll. I enjoyed learning this new technique. You may not see much of the marbling in the bg but it's there. I marbled it with metallic gold. I hope you like it ! TFL
A special Gift by Kari B. - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers