Hand Marbled Papers - Nik the Booksmith

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Thank you all for watching!! 🤗💕
Supplies used (everything is available on Amazon.com, a search will show up these items and their descriptions):
- acrylic paints (I had Liquitex and Golden brands)
- ox gall (paint dispersant), some use dish soap, its much cheaper!
- carrageenan powder or methocel (water thickener)
- alum (powder or crystals) (used to mordant papers before marbling)
- lg. cookie sheet, wooden skewers
DIY items:
- rakes and combs made from dry wall corner bead (from Home Depot) and roller picks (from Sally's Beauty Supply)
- whisks made from broom straw and rubber bands
- various papers
- distilled water
- small plastic cups for paint
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@kevinmonceaux2101 3 года назад

I'm not sure if I should be excited or dismayed that I've started watching paper marbling videos. This looks like something I could get addicted to if I give it a try.

@ideastimestwo3522 6 лет назад

Nik, you're so funny...I thought I was the only one who had this problem-- I want to do this!...ooo what's that?... Look over here, I want to learn that! I fondly call it craft ADD.😂

@FidgetAndFreon 6 лет назад

As Nik said before, #TheStruggleIsReal. =) Crafty ADD is an awesome affliction.

@deliciouscolours 6 лет назад

It is awesome but very expensive when you're a stay at home mom and not making your own money! Sigh...good thing hubby thinks I'm amazing for having so many ideas...lol! I try to excuse myself and say 'You married a creative woman...' And he says 'Better this than spending money on stupid and silly things'. Haha good thing he doesn't find this type of stuff silly and stupid haha

@NiktheBooksmith 6 лет назад

well that and my real ADD...its a scary, dangerous combo! 😄

@FidgetAndFreon 6 лет назад

Nik the Booksmith I'm there with you on the real deal. It can be both a blessing and a curse; I love being able to hyperfocus on tasks but hate getting easily distracted and hiding things from myself that I had in-hand minutes before.

@ellabella2603 6 лет назад

I wonder if all crafty people have some ADD. But then, maybe that's what makes it fun.

@barbaracarroll6026 6 лет назад

Gwan' with your baddass, mad-scientist self! Congrats on the milestone! Love your stuff!!

@NiktheBooksmith 6 лет назад

😅 thanks, Barbara =)

@-----REDACTED----- 4 года назад

Nice! I plan to try something similar. I want to do Suminagashi with acrylic India inks on elephant hide paper. Probably will fail because all I know is the process but not the details behind it, but yeah. Your video gave me courage.

@sadiejosiemom 6 лет назад

Even the ones you call fail are beautiful and can be used for something - cards, tags, bookmarks - whatever!

@thegypsy1968 6 лет назад

after the first time I attempted paper marbling I used pieces of the ones that I didn't like to much to make "frankenpages"...and they really looked cool with other scraps....they are all beautiful Nik...so many possibilities ....thanks for sharing. Love and hugs from North Carolina

@lottiefaith6935 6 лет назад

I think you are way too hard on yourself, there is not a piece of those papers that I would call a fail. They have so much texture to them and the colors are pretty even when they are a bit muddied. I like the one at the end that looked like granite but I also liked some of the pale more pastel ones...heck, I like them all, they're gorgeous.

@ginaspod 5 лет назад

I absolutely LOVE the two Spanish wave ones. The first one looks like sun rays coming from the top, down to the bottom left. Gorgeous!!!! If you don't want them, I do!!!!!! Keep up with the great work.

@nanviolet4933 6 лет назад

Congratulations Nik! 20.001 suscriptores!! All marbled papers are so amazing. My favourite: green and gold. Thanks to you.

@Debraisea 6 лет назад

All of those are so cool Nik. No fails from where I am sitting TFS. Love your videos. x

@1erickjon 6 лет назад

You are WAY TOO HARD on yourself....I'm SUPER Jealous of every sheet. What kind of paper? Like construction paper? Just acrylic paints??

@NiktheBooksmith 6 лет назад

ha! thanks, Erick! I had a variety of paper I was experimenting with...most were types of artist's drawing stock. So pretty inexpensive paper. And yes, just acrylic paint! I put a link in the description box to one of the blogs I read on this. =)

@1erickjon 6 лет назад

Of all the crafts I've tried, and there's been hundreds, I've never tried this and pretty much always been on top of the list. I don't have a lot of space to do it in a 1-bedroom Milwaukee apartment....and then though "Oh, ouside!" but then your results were varied with THAT option. Made me want to try it more. Didn't realize you could do it with acrylic paints. Some of your "flops" are just my speed! Thanks SO much, keep the paper crafts coming Nik, they're fantastic!!

@rankinstudios5342 6 лет назад

Can you teach us how to do the end papers and 1st page out of marbelized paper?

@ja6138 6 лет назад

I stinking love them ALL!! Even the 'fails'!!! I so wanna try this now. I would also totally buy your 'fails' if ever you were to put them up in a shop or something!!:) thanks for sharing!! Looove it!! Oh!! And p.s....what is this 'size' you speak of?? Is that the little swirly tool you use to drag across the water or ? I guess I could just look it up. Yeah, I think I'll do that. Lol thanks again, Nik!

@KathyJones-DustBunnyTrail 6 лет назад

These are so fabulous! I didn’t see any fails, they were all so interesting and pretty. I hope you cut up your fails for ATC backgrounds or some such. Maybe pass them on in happy mails? Because I promise we all love them. This makes me really want to try this! TFS! The black and gold really are gorgeous! Hugs, Kathy

@sweetcurly28 6 лет назад

I don’t think there is one that I didn’t like! Super cool!

@JamieLOVEUMOREJOURNALS 6 лет назад

Your so funny. I can see your soap swirling is coming in handy. Lol. I think they ALL turned out great. Even the ones your not crazy about are still great.

@susanjerrell9220 6 лет назад

You are waaaay too picky. Those papers are all awesome. Anything else could be bought at a craft store.

@marthawest799 5 лет назад

Susan Jerrell I really agree, I love most all of them too

@marthamanigross 3 года назад

Hi Nik. I know this video is old but was hoping you could help me with a problem. I’m using carrageenan for the first time and it clumped and it’s not dissolving. Any solution? Thanks.

@dutchesss 6 лет назад

So, so pretty 😍 Even your so-called 'misses' are definitely hits!👌

@KissMyCreative 6 лет назад

I actually like the grainy ones the best! And the couple printed on black near the end (with the white, grey, and gold) were my ultimate favorite of them all! Send them to me if you don't want them! lmao. Love the marbling. I've used this technique on my nails. putting polish in a cup of water, swirling it around and then dipping your nail in. Comes out the same! Super cool. I may try this one someday. tfs :)

@nimedhel09 4 года назад

This is so cool! Although, isn't there any other kind of product you can use to thicken the water? Preferably something natural or that you can get really easily? I'd love to do that with my little one. He's definitely going to love the process

@tinamarie227 6 лет назад

How did you get that ripple effect on the ones you called 'Spanish wave'? VERY COOL!!

@ruchiagarwal6212 6 лет назад

InkREDible I want to know that as well !!

@NiktheBooksmith 6 лет назад

Ive only tried it a couple times, but its a rocking motion of the paper as you lay it down on the paint. =)

@ruchiagarwal6212 6 лет назад

oh! can u make a video explaining us bout this technique plzzzz. Thanks for replying!

@theresarasche3173 6 лет назад

Oh no that green one is definitely not a fail!!!

@cavalli821 2 года назад

Very nice ! Question about the black and gold paper towards the end (14:26 seconds) - are those metallic paints by Golden/Liquitex? How do they work on the size? Curious to hear. Love your work :)

@BuffyLynn 3 года назад

Ok, I purchased this class a year ago, got supplies and am not brave enough to try it yet🤷🏼‍♀️I’ve seen some really fugly DIY marbled papers out there! LOL yours of course, look gorgeous 💁🏼‍♀️

@danam927 4 года назад

Oh Yoda teach us your ways PLEASE!!!! Seriously you make gorgeous marbled papers and I would love a class or 14🤣💕. Note to self....review the drop down notes before commenting lol🤪

@hannahquinteroart Год назад

This looks like so much fun and the all of the papers are gorgeous! o you think pouring paint would work just as well? Instead thinning acrylic paint to a milk consistency, use acrylic pouring paint instead?

@deborahnewell4591 6 лет назад

I LOVE every single one of these papers! Some of your fails are my extreme favorites! The more subtle coloredones are more pleasant on the eyes than the very bright ones. For this being your first session at hand marbling, you prove you're an excellent artist!!! TFS!!! BTW, around 30 years ago, I tried marbling on liquid starch. Had many successes. Wondering if it would be cheaper doing it your way, or mine. I'll have to check it out, lol.

@dawnbellemare3731 6 месяцев назад

What gold are you using. I haven't had much success with metallic acrylic.

@susane945 3 года назад

Marbling is temperamental. If it's rainy, or too hot, or too humid, it may not work. But even so-called 'fails' I think you may not like it too much one day, but on another day, week, month or year you might look back and go 'Wow! Did I do that?!!

@valyvalou2270 6 лет назад

Hi , what's really enjoying about Nick : ) the booksmith , is that you are like " hey just wanted to try and looked it up " ya have a go girl......its so good to see.... BUT get some glasses cause those papers look great, I mean common that was your first go .. wanna see my first go...well, no u cant cause they got thrown in the bin...ahaha but I can tell you it was nootthiinng like yours ahaha Love your stuff Nick thanks for the video..from the land of Oz hugs

@ellabella2603 6 лет назад

I think it all looks good. I really want to learn this. It is so cool. Unfortunately, I have a lot of work travel this summer. Makes it hard to find time to try this out. Hopefully, I don't forget to try it in September when I have some time off. :) The instructions on the linked website say you have to rinse the paper after? How did you do that? Dunk it in another thing of water or under a running faucet? I'm thinking running water requires heavier paper? Thanks. And thanks for trying out all these things first. You are a great teacher. :)

@kekejivery8405 3 года назад

I’m having problems with the paint running. Not sure what the problem is I’m using liquitex paints. They seem thin enough. I use the alum mixture on the paper and fresh carrageenan and rinse lightly in a tub of water. Any suggestions?

@marilynshannon3648 6 лет назад

Nik, did you buy all the supplies separately or did you buy a marbling kit? I have found the ox gall in hobby lobby by Windsor and Newton but didn't know if it was the right kind or not...although how many ox galls can there be??!!

@marielleb5561 3 года назад

What kind of paint do you use? Not every paint floats on water. I love the transparency of the colours. So mesmerizing to watch! Thanks for sharing.

@ireneflores179 3 года назад

So lovely! Can you specify what type of paper? Just any paper from an art store, especially the colored paper? Thank you for sharing & inspiring.

@JaneMills14 2 года назад

I'm new to all of this. Your pages are beautiful but my question is (showing my ignorance), what do you use these pages for??

@paperdrake4543 6 лет назад

Very nice. Can you give the recipe for amounts of alum etc to use. Also there seem to be two types of the water thickener, soft and firm. Can you specify which one please. I too would like to see how you adhere the end paper to the first page as I would like to have a go.

@NiktheBooksmith 6 лет назад

Hello and thank you! I put a link in the description box to one of the blogs I read on this =)

@tiwantiwaabibiman2603 3 года назад

Jeesh that music. They're also pale because it's cheap paper and you didn't mention that you prepped the paper with alum. It's the size that shouldn't get too warm.

@judithwilkinson9253 6 лет назад

love,love yr stuff... please continue with more, xxjudith

@kellyhitz150 6 лет назад

What type of paper did you use? Not 100% sure what types of paints and brushes, and how did you make your "swirly" sticks?

@carolekinsey7835 6 лет назад

Right, that is something I'm definitely going to do. That my girl, is absolutely going to be so addictive. Fantastic. Congratulations on your Subs.x

@susane945 3 года назад

I think it's a great first attempt,!! And I actually really like some of your fails. What sort of paint or ink did you use??

@ImTash 5 лет назад

for the outside of that mental illness book - do you think they sealed it with anything like rubbed wax on it to preserve it? or just a few hundred years of grubby hand grease. i'm wanting to make a proper old fashioned journal like Anne Lister's diaries (she's SO cool, defo google her) and i've never ever tried to make anything like that before... but i'm like you - if i can't find something i want i watch a few videos, decide i can totally do it then jump in the deep end and spend many hours swearing like a sailor and hopefully coming out with something half decent by the end of it.

@rabbitgregory9289 7 месяцев назад

I’d love to see a version of this that takes me through the process step by step. Thanks.

@creatrixcorvusarts876 6 лет назад

Are you using ink? Or acrylic paint?? And Omg the black paper ones!!!

@LaughingDogsBookNook 6 лет назад

Congratulations!!! On 20k subscribers! Once again you have made me laugh so hard I snorted and my family wanted to know if I was OK. They think I am crazy...well that's true BUT I love this video...fill our time with "random nothingness" - now you know any crafting is not random nothingness! Have no doubts we will "obsessively craft" right along with you!

@NiktheBooksmith 6 лет назад

ha! thanks =)

@minnahumble2294 6 лет назад

Do you think you could use fabric in the place of the paper? These would be awesome scarves.

@cindysmith778 3 месяца назад

I love all of them but the Spanish Wave are my favorites.

@southernbychoice922 6 лет назад

I so ❤️❤️❤️ your TALENTS inspire me wonderful to watch tfs

@pennysmith2911 4 года назад

I spent the time watching your vid in the hope that you would actually teach us how to marble paper. All very nice but not useful.

@FidgetAndFreon 6 лет назад

Oh my my! Cannot wait to try this technique! Nik, you are a true inspiration. Thank you again for sharing with us.

@Flolapirate 6 лет назад

Thank you Nik for sharing your work, your tries, even your fails... Thank you to be as brilliant as generous!

@mikezinn7212 2 года назад

The music is hideous for such a peaceful, beautiful, and ancient craft!

@angelikameurer2005 6 лет назад

I have just found this video ; ) thanks so much !!! Angelika

@lorikendrick5076 5 лет назад

I thought the last large paper looked like a painting of cherry blossoms

@elitesflowers-floristshop.3616 5 лет назад

Is this acrylic?

@patriciaisrael9697 2 года назад

I would love to have some of your mistakes they’re beautiful

@bonnerdebbie 6 лет назад

I think these are all awesome, but I do understand about the grainy paint, not being desirable. You are always entertaining!

@br.samuel4754 2 года назад

Nic work. Horrible music. There is no balance.

@lisbetwood7762 6 лет назад

What do you think about maybe putting oil stains on some of those tea stained sheets? Just a thought.

@c.l.matthews3802 5 лет назад

Can you reuse the paint solution on successive sheets or do you have to dump it after one?

@JackieDPalmer Месяц назад

Can you tell me what kind of paper You used please? I’m just getting started and have all my materials just need the paper

@NiktheBooksmith Месяц назад

I can't remember exactly what paper I used, this was a few years ago. But, any kind of paper should work as long as you treat it with alum first.

@zipwerner 6 лет назад

I'll tell you what, send me the ones you don't like. They looked great to me.

@matthewcondon1985 6 лет назад

Can this method be used on smooth surfaces like metal or glass?

@terrytillman5715 2 года назад

I really like swirl-it-around-with-a-skewer.

@vickidip 6 лет назад

Oh my we really are our own worst critic aren’t we, I think you did really well

@GiantParfait 4 года назад

14:25 is definitely my favorite. Beautiful

@LedgerAndLace 6 лет назад

Nik: And this one . . . Me: Oooooh, I like THAT . . . You: EPIC FAIL! Me: one. ALL BEAUTIFUL! And I like the texture of the grainy ones! :-)

@NiktheBooksmith 6 лет назад

ha! thanks, Hali =)

@shawpaperiekas600 6 лет назад

Same!

@mimiprays8288 6 лет назад

Great marbling work, will be trying again soon. Love your work.!

@susanthatcher126 5 лет назад

Oh so much fun looks like.the ones in your shop did you do yourself.

@barbaranoble9748 5 лет назад

Really pretty Nik I like the little bits of black! tyfs

@ClareCreationsAL 6 лет назад

This was so cool!!! Thank you so much for sharing!! Keep sharing everything you play with! I’m loving these videos. And of course your books and journal with me videos too!!

@ayoayo5660 16 дней назад

Beautiful papers!

@jatigre1 Месяц назад

Try with a CNC machine.

@tireeandcoll2603 6 лет назад

There is still a Maudsley Hospital in London. It specialises in psychiatric illness. Thought you might be interested, I'm guessing your book was written by the same Maudesley?

@NiktheBooksmith 6 лет назад

oh very good question! Its a good bet that it is!

@myartchannel244 2 года назад

Wow, why did you put crazy music?

@franlipsey6382 6 лет назад

The ones you call a fail U think are really good

@sharoncarroll8892 6 лет назад

I wondered if you can redip the sheets and add the necessary colors . I'm sorry but I think they are beautiful . Maybe on the ones you don't like maybe use paint splatter on the ones you did not like .Look at paintings to look like real marble ; correct your sheets by doing veining with a feather . Let us see if you try . Thanks. Love

@NiktheBooksmith 6 лет назад

Hi Sharon! yes, I def could re-marble over the top...will have to try that next time =)

@sherryrector2275 5 лет назад

I’m trying lots not ready for this.

@carinaschembri9802 6 лет назад

Do you allways use ink can I dont have acrylic colouring? //CarinaSchembri/Sweden

@NiktheBooksmith 6 лет назад

hello Carina! Paper marbling can be done with watercolor paint, oil paint, acrylics and ink =)

@AtharvaMagar 4 года назад

Which colour is used for this?

@elemeniah 6 лет назад

Oh god, I knew I shouldn't of clicked on this vid...now I want to make all these beautiful papers....LOL! Great vid, absolutely love all you created... TFS.. :)

@susiescraftroomandstudio 5 лет назад

I applaud your scientific mind and your marbled dyed papers. You are very brave! I’m sticking with the shaving cream idea you taught me! They look great

@laurashaw305 6 лет назад

Hi Nik, what marbling paint did you use, who is the manufacturer? TX

@NiktheBooksmith 6 лет назад

hi Laura! I use all kinds of brands...whatever is in my supply closet. Anything from craft paint to artist tubes. =)

@jowilson2058 6 лет назад

You can marble fabric too!!!

@gracaalmeida2270 6 лет назад

Lovely! Super cool! Love Love Love!

@JayKayKay7 2 года назад

Really stupid music.

@cheryltallafuss1166 3 года назад

Absolutely gorgeous. I actually went on Google to see how it's made Fabulous video. Then I came upon yours. Bravo. Oh my goodness. It's all Fabulous. Me too. I learn better by doing. Love angel wings. Ohhh my word you certainly did become better. Oh goodness the yellow is great. Thanks for the video. Pinks and purples are my fav

@Rhaevyn13 2 года назад

Dammit Nik! There was a paper I saw just under one you were showing and then you scooped it up and didn't show it! It was black with green and it looked so cool and I was ready to see it next and... DENIED! LOL, I never get tired of watching/listening to you. Great job doing this basically self taught. I've been watching marbling videos for three days now and I am really anxious to try this too. Thanks, as always, for sharing and caring.

@urosmarkovic2428 3 года назад

Your diction is interesting 😂

@lisajmascord8183 6 лет назад

Hi Nik I couldn’t think of another character at the time to convey the “ A team “ commando type approach. It’s pretty ironic. Sylvester Stallone is Italian, your making italianesque marbled paper and books. And your tiny but performing heroic feats and you have a minimalistic, neat style. Love those papers. Recently I bought some small packs of silk paper and cotton rag paper. They would go beautifully with those papers.

@CraftyComeLately 6 лет назад

These look incredible. I looked into purchasing carragean a log time ago and it was too expensive for me. There are some new products since including one that Stacey of Scrapbooking Made Simple just demonstrated but I want to try the real thing. One day! You inspire me. And congratulations on the 20K :)

@misslizinflorida 4 года назад

What gorgeous papers you have made. I have purchased handmade marbled papers and these look just as good. My first marbling technique was almost 15 years ago with shaving cream. My last marbling technique was nail polish in water. A much smaller job, but it turned out nice for tags and ATC’s. I will have to look into this technique as it is much more useful. Thanks for sharing and I can’t wait to see your future projects using this technique.

@krystaramsey6429 2 года назад

So crazy!!! You said Happy Memorial Day, and I’m watching this Memorial Day weekend in 2022!!! Pure kismet!!!

@ImmortalArt- 6 лет назад

Ohmygosh, these are just gorgeous! I love the whole lot of them! You should do come craft with me weekends, I'd be there in a heartbeat! Much love to you my pretty! 💙💜💙

@NiktheBooksmith 6 лет назад

I would love to have a craft weekend! will have to think about that.... thank you! 😊

@ImmortalArt- 6 лет назад

😙

@littlebirdcreations7 6 лет назад

These came out very cool Nik, I love the grey and gold and the green and gold. Just wondering if you would consider putting a few of them in your shop as digital printables 😃 😍 TFS

@rosalindfeemster8049 Год назад

Beautiful papers.

@marthawest799 5 лет назад

Too cool!, how to make size?

@beingwoman5817 6 лет назад

Funny, this is what I have been working on. My red is coming out pinkish too. So I read that ox gall mixed in the paint helps the color sit better on the surface. Tried it but does not seem to make the red stronger. So now I am going to try cadeium red. I love your green, gold black combo the best. I have had few good ones, but mostly still discovering the process.