Marbled paper is an art form that dates back at least to the 17th century, when European travelers to the Middle East brought back samples and bound them into albums. Its visually striking patterns ...

Stop by Asia Society Texas Center monthly on select Saturdays between 1:00 and 3:00 pm for an art-making activity designed just for you. Explore traditions such as washi scrolls and remembrance ...

Eileen Canning, marbled paper with free-form combed pattern (1983) (all images courtesy Thomas J. Watson Library, the Metropolitan Museum of Art) Already a member? Sign in here. We rely on readers ...

Join artist and maker Robert Mahar for a playful introduction to suminagashi, a Japanese marbling technique that creates beautifully muted patterns of color that are transferred onto paper and fabric.

It`s an art whose history goes back to the 12th Century and for centuries was shrouded in secrecy: The technique was known only to a few. Now marbling has become more mainstream, a hobby or a vocation ...

No matter how you swirl it, making marbled paper is messy. But not all methods are equal when it comes to cash outlay and outcome. There are so many ways to use the colorful results of an afternoon ...

Discover how to marble paper in this one day workshop. Youll learn the history, basics of the materials, preparation of the inks and how to set up your marbling station. Learn the tips, tools and ...

Eileen Canning, marbled paper with free-form combed pattern (1983) (all images courtesy Thomas J. Watson Library, the Metropolitan Museum of Art) In our admittedly limited hierarchies of art materials ...