Suminagashi
@suminagashi.com
Suminagashi (墨 流 し) or "floating ink" is the process of marbling plain paper with water and ink to transform it into something vibrant and colorful. It originated in Japan as early as the 12th century.
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Malibu
142, 209, 252
203, 95, 77
44, 17, 0, 1
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Persian Green
0, 169, 157
176, 100, 33
100, 0, 7, 34
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Roman
219, 92, 92
0, 64, 61
0, 58, 58, 14
About Suminagashi
Simply Suminagashi is an informational and creative resource devoted to suminagashi, the Japanese art of marbling paper with floating ink. The site introduces the history of this practice, which originated in Japan as early as the 12th century, and explores related traditions, including Turkish marbling, shibori fabric dyeing, and other Japanese arts. Its practical guides help readers get started, prepare inks and materials, create patterns, and print designs onto paper.
The site also offers do-it-yourself projects for families and children, seasonal crafts, videos, and a workshop guide to traditional ebru marbling. Articles feature artists and artisans, books, exhibitions, travel, and traditional crafts, making the site useful for both hands-on makers and readers interested in the cultural background of marbling. A shop section and resource pages provide additional ways to explore the craft, with categories including paints, books, and papers.
Through tutorials, inspiration, and historical context, Simply Suminagashi encourages people to discover the beauty and possibilities of marbled art
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