Take it from a book artist who learnt the hard way: paper marbling is a deeply satisfying craft, but it can be equally frustrating when working with traditional materials like gouache and oxgall and alum. The traditional materials, in my experience, can be very finicky; sometimes, they can be downright uncooperative, depending on the weather and the microclimate of your studio. There are times when it's a lot more fun, and just as satisfying, to take a more modern approach. 

Here's a guide to help you do just that. Natashca Maksimovic gives you a marbling technique you can get great results with in a weekend's practice with a modern aesthetic and colorful palette. Once you've marbled your papers, Natascha also provides craft projects to make with them.

A most satisfying little book!

Softcover, 78 pages. 2024.