Sunday, 6 February 2011

Marbling Backgrounds


I had a little play today with oil paints and white spirits.


I mixed them together to make a liquid and using a pipette dropped the mixture into a tray of water.


I used a cocktail stick to swirl into the droplets.


Once I'd got an interesting pattern, I laid different types of card on the top of the water.


Some of the cardstock was glossy and some was matt.


Some was white and some was cream.
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13 comments:

  1. downrightcrafty6 February 2011 at 20:21

    oh wow not seen this done in years and every sheet is always so different and so pretty too
    great playtime you have had :)
    Kate xx

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  2. Carol Q6 February 2011 at 20:21

    fabulous Sam, really lovely effects

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  3. Angela Weimer6 February 2011 at 21:06

    What a great technique! love the blue ones they remind me of waves in the ocean. Thanks for sharing and have a great day. Angela

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  4. Zoechaos6 February 2011 at 21:13

    oil and water that sounds messy LOL fabulous results very tasty backgrounds. XOXO Zoe

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  5. Chris6 February 2011 at 22:17

    Fab backgrounds, Sam. Not done these for a long while. Time to revisit some old techniques!

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  6. JoZart Designs6 February 2011 at 22:29

    Oooh, don't yo just love it when you lift them off? They are wonderful. We did some at CHA with Smooches pearlised paints. Great fun.
    Love
    Jo x

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  7. Netty6 February 2011 at 23:48

    They have made beautiful backgrounds. Brill. Annette x

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  8. Neet7 February 2011 at 17:27

    Some lovely backgrounds there - love marbelling but always forget about it.
    Have you tried shaving foam with reinkers dropped on? Then there's always the Smooches one I mentioned on my blog which I have just done at CHA.
    Same results just different methods - but fun!

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  9. Anonymous7 February 2011 at 19:42

    These look brilliant Sam! Look forward to seeing how you use them xx

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  10. Anonymous9 February 2011 at 09:58

    Hi Sam, Just called in to see what you are up to. These look great. Will have to have a go.
    Regards Florence.

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  11. Femmy9 February 2011 at 18:23

    these backgrounds are simply gorgeous!!!

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  12. Deborah10 February 2011 at 20:04

    These look great! I've only done ink on shaving foam.

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  13. LazyKay19 February 2011 at 16:33

    What a great selection, lovely subtle backgrounds - you'll be able to do loads with these, lots of scope.

    xxxxxxxxxxx

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