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I bought two of this kits when I visited Singapore in 1993! They were making demonstrations on a shopping mall. I have been stingy with my last set, trying to make it last longer, and now that I am running out my husband thought of looking it out in Amazon.

This watercolor marbling is a delight and you can get the most interesting designs. I ran out of the little paper dots early on, so I use an inverted spoon to slowly pour the ink over the water. You get the brightest colors on very absorbent paper: rice paper is classic, watercolor paper always works, but I also used newspaper paper successfully. I have marbled business cards and labels for jet printers. The worst paper to use is standard office paper, which is rather water repellent.

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Learning how to marbleize paper is an easy technique to learn but to do it very well does take some practice, IMO. This is my 2nd order of these Japanese paints used for marbling. I have tried to use oil & watercolors but wasn't satisfied w/the outcomes. I was able to make several prints using my own acrylic colors & the effects were OK for a 1st user. The colors in this kit mix well alone or together. Some of the fun in using this technique is you control the colors to be made, the colors can be vivid or soft colors it depends on your preference.This set comes w/instructions that are easy to follow & reference to during the marbleizing process. I will try to post a couple of images so anyone who cares can view them.

I've spent several hours "playing" w/this lovely marbleizing method. Some of my prints weren't too exciting & a few where nice enough to use in my collage art. It takes a little while to set-up all the materials needed for this process but soon you will be having so much fun creating marbled papers;it is all worthwhile. Also, your creations are unique one-of-a-kind prints & that to me is the other fun part of marbleizing.

Although, I am adult artist & have found this entire process both child & adult friendly--as noted above. There seems to be something magical occurring while working w/these colors & the marbling process. BTW, I use various types of lightweight Japanese papers b/c they are usually archival & strong enough to withstand multiple moves while trying to position them properly & in an area where they will make the most impact overall.

Thank you. Best wishing for a fun time for anyone who tries this process w/these wonderful colors.

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This a nice set for the money. Good colors. I would get the copper plated paper to use with this type of marbling as any other type of papers will not absorb and be as vibrant as you would hope for.

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Rarely do I like to write a negative. Let me start by saying--I watched the Blick video on this product and it looked so simple and easy. On the video the colors were strong and bright. Bought it. THEN I tried it.

NO luck. Used treated paper, distilled water. Nothing worked for me. I got faded out pieces that I was totally unhappy with. I have experimented with all types

of painting materials, inks, acrylics, oils, enamel----but no failures like this. So for me, this new experience in "marbling" was a huge disappointment.

I'll try other products to get the effect I thought the video was promising. For this kit--I suggest you not bother to waste your time or cash.

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I've been using this product for over 20 years and have never had a single problem. You must follow the directions for it to work. Also do not use a metal plan. Plastic is preferable. Have had lovely designs always. Use your floaters and keep your water clean and you'll make some of the loveliest designs you've ever seen. I even use it in my classroom! Have fun and be creative!