Now that November has arrived the countdown to the holidays has begun and I have all kinds of ideas, projects and inspiration to share throughout the next two months! First up a quick and simple way to marbleize with spray paint.
1. Start with a bucket or vessel large enough to fit your paper (I used large sheets of watercolor paper). Fill with about 2-3 inches of water.
2. Using spray paint, mist the surface of the water (FYI- this should be done outside with lots of ventilation or while wearing a mask).
3. Add more color to the surface of the water.
4. Let the colors blend together, shake the bucket to break color up or even use a stir stick to create swirls and designs.
5. Place paper onto the surface of the water and quickly remove (I find that using a more absorbent paper like watercolor or card stock works best). Spray paint, even on the surface of water dries quickly so you have to work fast!
6. The result is a colorful, fast drying piece of marbleized paper to use in all kinds of DIY projects.
The coolest thing about this technique is that it can also be used on glass ornaments and the spray paint will dry permanent and not flake off! Simply dip the ornament into the surface of the colorful water!
This is so lovely Alisa. Loved this art. It looks so good in all the forms. Just amazing, thanks for such unique inspiration. :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE the ornaments - the color combination reminds me of Oregon tidepools!
ReplyDeleteSpray paint is one of my favorite craft items. I see a lot of pretty paper in my future. The dipped ornaments are so much easier than painting on the inside, I am going to try it with my Girl Scout troop. Thanks for the idea.
ReplyDeleteChris =]
Arguably the most fantastic version of those ubiquitous glass ornaments...stunning. These shall be this year's handmade tree baubles...thanks so much for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteAlisa, you are such an incredibly talented and creative artist - you amaze me time and time again! I read your posts, enjoy the photos and ideas and just admire your spirit, your deep love of nature and your commitment to your little family! Just keep on going! :-)
ReplyDeleteYep, I'm in with the rest of the crowd saying I love those ornaments. Can I just check what kind of spray paint you mean... the stuff for cars? Or something else? Many thanks for the inspiration as always.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! Can I ask what type of paper you used to create the wrapping paper? I'm thinking watercolor paper would be too stiff for wrapping. Also, spray paint here in Belgium is a bit expensive.. $12 a can... are there other ways to make the marble paper & ornaments using another medium? Thanks again for the inspiration! ;) I'm looking forward to your 30 day create Art class!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I've never tried spray paint. Hum! Interesting. Looks like something else to add to my list. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThanks. Super super idea!
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely beautiful! I'm trying this! Thanks for the post!!
ReplyDelete~Aubrey
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Love this!!! Especially the ornaments - spray paint is now on my list to pick up today! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteGREAT ideas!! May I ask do the gift smell of spray paint? Does it go away?
ReplyDeletevery fun idea. I hadn't used spray paint before, but I can see how that might be really an easy option for marbling. Love it.
ReplyDeleteThis is so, so cool! Thanks for sharing this method!
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas! Thanks!
ReplyDelete~Julia
As always, you are creative to the max!!! Love this idea of marbling with spray paint...never thought of this! Genius! Hugs to Lucy! Best to you, always, Sondra
ReplyDeleteVery cool!
ReplyDeleteI love your color choices too.
WOW! Can't wait to try this =>
ReplyDeleteHello from France! Thanks for sharing your ideas! My son has just treated me with several cans of spray paint and I can't wait to play with them.
ReplyDeleteThanks, another fab idea. For Javacurls, the art shop Dable, sells spray paint for €3.85, ( where I live, in France), and they have a shop in Bruxelles, 25 rue du Midi, 1000 Bruxelles, phone. 3225 120 507, they sell online in France, so they might do the same where you are...
ReplyDeleteThe word genius comes to mind. So going to try this for holiday gifts this year.
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness,so many possibilities! can you imagine receiving a package so beautiful?!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day!
wow! ( do you read these comments? i see people ask questions but no answer>>>)
ReplyDeleteUna gran idea!!! El resultado es precioso!!
ReplyDeleteAdoro tu trabajo. Gracias por compartir!!
Abrazos desde España.
you are brilliant! :)
ReplyDeletewhoa !!! just wonderful !
ReplyDeleteVery nice technique.....must try absolutely!thankssss
ReplyDeleteIt's a really nice idea! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSara*
I tried this but the spray paint was goey and made a mess of the ornaments.
ReplyDeleteIt was Krylon paint.
do you think i can use this technique to die fabric?
ReplyDeleteUsed to do this with easter eggs! But how to avoid fingerprints on the ornaments?! And best paint brand?
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DeleteVery Nice! The Christmas ornaments are great! I will use this technique at http://www.messypalette.com
ReplyDeleteThanks!!!
Awesome marbelization! I got here from a link on Aunt Peaches blog. She always steers me to another amazing site. I will be checking back soon with you, too.
ReplyDeleteSo excited to try this technique with my girls! Just curious. You should the paint dries quickly even on the water. Do you do more than one sheet at time? What do you do with the water/paint mixture when it dries? Do you dump it out somewhere and then do a new setup?
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your post! Great project!
o, I just love this idea, but have a few question for you. The first question is...Is there a certain type of paint? Can I use a cheap Walmart version or do I need to use the more expensive version. The second question...Do all the paints need to be gloss or can you use a matte or even texture paint? And last question...After trying this technique, I noticed some see through spots after dipping and water bubbles. Is this normal and what should I do to fix these problems if not normal? Thanks so much, Allison
ReplyDeleteLove this project - so creative and fun! Just wanted to let you know I featured it in my roundup of glass ornament crafts here. Feel free to check it out if you want and hope you like it! : )
ReplyDelete-Mel the Crafty Scientist
Beautiful. Where can I see the answers to questions that others have asked?
ReplyDeleteSame question here... but i think, Nomie, that those questions will stay without answers from Alisa or someone else : (
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ReplyDeleteFor everyone that is asking what material to use for this project. I used Montana Gold Spray paint (acrylics) and water colour paper (cold pressed). If you spray too much spray paint in the water you will get patterns that might look murky and brown. It is best to spray a bit at a time and layer each application.
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant! I never think about using paint sprayer this way.
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful! I just tried it, though, with a couple of colors of spray paint and had trouble with there being numerous still-white spots on the paper. Place to which the paint didn't adhere for whatever reason. Do you have any idea why this might be? I was hoping to create some custom cards with this paper for my card making business!
ReplyDeleteHello---the spots might be because of the paper you used. This marbling technique is called 'suminagashi'--an ancient Japanese, basically "ink floating on water"--my human learned this in workshop. Experiment with different types of paper. Good luck!
DeleteOoh, Alisha thank YOU for showing this about the ornaments! My human just got done trying to swirl the paint inside some ornaments--again--and is frustrated---again---She's got other humans interested in getting some of her ornaments, but my human isn't satisfied with the look. Somebody told her Montana paints were wonderful. We just got RustOleum for now, we'll go practice on that for a moment. You've made my human happy---and she wanted me to tell you, that you two have the SAME last name. Spelled right and everything!! :)
ReplyDeleteWould this also work on plastic ornaments?
ReplyDeleteYes it works on plastic. I did a sample on a plastic cup, then a tumbler. Turned out well��
DeleteSo gorgeous and swirly and interesting, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWould this work on plastic ornaments?
ReplyDeleteAmazing colors, great job and nice pictures too !
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ReplyDeleteHi Alisa,
ReplyDeleteI’m an admin assistant to Wendi with H2OBungalow.com. We saw your post on marbleize it! and loved it. We’d like to include your project in a round-up we are publishing on Amazing Spray Paint Projects in the near future.
We’d like to use one photo with full credit and a link back to your project and possibly the photo in a collage for the post. If this is OK with you would you please reply back with your permission to be included by August 3?
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Who'd have thought such an awesome effect can come from a spray can! Great tutorial and beautiful finish, some fun for me and kids this weekend :D. Carly xx
ReplyDeleteSo cool! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I bought a kit to try out Suminagashi quite a while ago, and it still sits unopened in the craft room. After seeing your post, I think I need to pull it out and have some fun. I love the idea of being able to use spray paints; the ornaments are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWould this work on styrofoam balls?
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