Pastel Marbling

Materials

  • 3” deep Tray

  • Water

  • Oil Pastels

  • Plastic knife

  • Watercolor Paper

Process

  • Fill the tray with water.

  • Use the plastic knife to shave oil pastel into the water. Add as many colors as you want.

  • Bow the paper to gently dip it into the water.

  • Lightly tap the paper to fully cover

  • Pull paper out and set aside to dry.

Pastel Marbling Earth and Dawn Sky.jpg

My Experience

I love this method of marbling. It is simple in method and materials, technically easy and yields vibrant, rewarding results.

Classroom Application

This would be great for classes from early child hood through elementary school due the accessibility of the materials, ease of process and quick clean up. It would also be a rewarding thing for kids to achieve.

Pastel Marbling Orange and Pink on Blue.jpg
Pastel Marbling - Fall.jpg