1. Japanese Paper Marbling
Suminagashi
Japanese Paper Marbling

2. Suminagashi - “Floating Ink”
Delicate, swirled patterns were produced on paper when colors of ink were floated on the surface of the water.
History:
Originated in China 2,000 years ago
Practiced in Japan by Shinto priests early as the 12 century
Marbling spread across Europe.
Turkish marbling called Ebru

10. Process:
Prepare inks, rice paper, brushes, marbling tray with water, newspaper
Prepare the inks with surfectant solution (photoflow, ox gall, wetting agent)

11. 3) Create the Design:
Alternate touching the surface with ink dipped brush, then the surfectant dipped brush.
Or alternate colors.
Create concentric circles.

13. 4) Make a Pattern:
Wave a fan
Drag a toothpick
Blow with a straw
Gently blow to create waves

14. 5) Print the Paper:
Lay rice paper gently on the surface
Wait 3 seconds
Gently peel off and lay flat to dry