Step 1

If needed, lightly sand wooden blocks in a well ventilated area. Wipe away dust. Mix size by instructions on Magic Medium jar. Set up your water marbling area with everything accessible.

Step 2

Begin by pouring a line of White Water Marbling paint down the center of the water.

Step 3

Next, drop a drop of Black Water Marbling paint in the center and allow to disperse. This circle is called a "stone". Continue to drop white then black inside each stone's center to build the design.

Step 4

To get smaller stones, use DecoArt's Water Marbling Sumi Brushes. Using the brushes in this way, this technique is more like the traditional Japanese way of Suminagashi.

Step 5

Blow the surface of the paint to move into a desired design. Dip the wood block into the size, completely submerging and allowing the paint to wrap around. Allow to drain and place on a non-stick surface such as freezer paper. Allow to dry completely. Optional: paint with a varnish such as DecoArt's Soft Touch Varnish. Allow to dry.