Transfer Marble Stain To Paper

Cultured marble a mix of marble powder and a polyester resin requires a gentle touch when it comes to cleaning.

Transfer marble stain to paper.

Mix one quart of bleach with one gallon of water. Paper marbling is an artistic method in which colors floating on a liquid surface are transferred onto paper to create a marbled pattern. To marble paper start by mixing alum and warm water and wiping the solution over your sheet of paper with a sponge. Swirl the colours with your stir stick blow on the surface with a straw or use a comb to create marble patterns.

Then add several drops of a mild cleaning agent to a gallon of warm water wash the area of the spill and rinse it thoroughly. Lay the sheet out to dry. Mix together 1 4 cup of hydrogen peroxide with five drops of ammonia in a bowl. Change to a fresh layer of paper towels as needed and continue to wick up the stain liquid until there s no further transfer of stain liquid to the paper towels.

Then lower your paper into the starch with the alum treated side down. Dirt and dust will compress into the marble further scarring or discoloring the surface. Remove the paper as soon as it s flat starting at the corner. Before sanding or grinding any marble surface it is important to clean the area thoroughly.

Carefully lay sheet of paper on the water but don t submerge it. Dampen a clean paper towel with the peroxide and ammonia solution and wipe off the pollen stained marble to remove it from the surface. First blot the spot to lift as much of the substance as possible. Clean the surface with water then put the bleach water mixture into a spray bottle.

The art of paper marbling dates back to the 10th century where japanese artists developed a technique called suminagashi which means floating ink oil based ink is dropped into a shallow pan of water. Now slather it completely with a paste made from baking soda and water to the consistency of sour cream. Avoid using abrasives which may damage the surface. Allow the paper towels to wick up the stain without rubbing and wiping it.

Lay paper towels over the site of the stain on your marble countertop. Next spray it with water. Next pour liquid starch into a tray and add drops of paint to the starch to create your design. Use a paper towel to absorb the liquid wipe the surface gently with circular motions working from the edge of the spill inward.

Cover with plastic wrap. Let the bleach sit for 5 10 minutes and then rub with white towel.