Carrageenan Marbling Fabric

4 teaspoons 19 g carrageenan to 1 gal 3 79 l water.

Carrageenan marbling fabric.

Try to avoid using the tray you plan to marble with as the tray to soak your fabric or paper in because the alum and carrageenan react in a detrimental way. Pour mixture into a bucket add enough water to make a total of 1 gal 3 79 l and stir. Methocel is a common cheap alternat. Using a whisk or blender slowly add 2 tablespoons 30 grams of carrageenan per gallon 3 79 l of warm tap water.

Pour mixture into a bucket and repeat the process with second tablespoon of carrageenan. Then pour this foamy mixture into a half gallon container such as an empty plastic milk jug. Prepare the marbling solution. For larger quantities repeat using same proportions.

Fill it up to the top with cold water. Carrageenan is a seaweed extract and is the traditional marbling size. Allow to rest for 12 hours before pouring into the marbling tray. If you are hand mixing with a whisk make sure there are no clumps of carrageenan left in your mixture.

Carageenan is a gelling agent that provides viscosity for marbling on fabric. Blend it on the highest speed for one minute. Carrageenan and methocel are two different products used to make marbling size. Start by mixing the carrageenan 1 teaspoon at a time into 2 cups 475 milliliters of water then add the solution to the rest of the water.

Blend for about 10 minutes or until all carrageenan is dispersed. Carrageenan for water marbling with acrylic paint 1 8lb 2oz 56gr water thickener for diy silk and paper painting gel recipe blender type. Put 1 level tablespoon plus 1 level teaspoon of carrageenan powder into an empty blender cup. This 8 ounce bag of carrageenan by jacquard is a natural seaweed gelling agent that provides a viscous surface for marbling on fabric and paper.

Recommended proportions for marbling. Customers who bought this item also bought page 1 of 1 start over page 1 of 1 this shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. Combine 2 tablespoons 10 grams of carrageenan and 1 gallon 4 liters of water. In a blender slowly add the carrageenan to 3 cups 0 71 l warm water and blend until fully dispersed.

To use mix 1 tablespoon of carrageenan into approximately 3 cups of warm tap water for 60 seconds in a blender. If you must wash the alum tray with hot soapy water and fully dry it before adding the carrageenan solution.