Introduction: Paper Marbling 101 - How to Make the Stone Pattern

About: Paper marbling artist, instructor, performer based out of the PNW.

A tutorial on how to make the stone pattern when marbling.

You will need a tray, carrageenan based size, paint/color, paint pallet, marbling brushes, and alumed paper.

Step 1: How to Make the Stone Pattern

The stone pattern is the first of what I like to call the the base patterns. There are three base patterns, which make the foundation for more advanced detailed patterns. The better you are with the base patterns the better your results will be as you progress in to the advanced patterns and techniques. So practice your base patterns. It all starts with the stone pattern.