Jacquard - Carrageenan
Carrageenan
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Product Information
- Natural seaweed gelling agent for marbling
- Creates viscous surface for fabric and paper
- 2 tablespoons per gallon water ratio
- Blend 1 TBS with 3 cups warm water
- Fill tray 1.5" deep, rest 12 hours
- Repeatable process for larger batches
Create intricate marbled patterns with a natural seaweed thickener
Traditional marbling techniques require a gel-like surface that suspends pigments without absorbing them, exactly what this natural seaweed extract creates. Carrageenan forms a viscous bath that allows paints to float and spread properly, whether you're working on fabric or paper. The molecular structure provides enough body to hold intricate patterns while remaining thin enough for clean transfers.
Mixing requires attention to proportions: blend one tablespoon of powder with three cups of warm water for sixty seconds, then repeat with a second tablespoon. Combine both mixtures and add water to reach one gallon total. This yields enough gel for a standard marbling tray filled 1.5 inches deep. The twelve-hour rest period is crucial; it allows the gel to fully hydrate and any air bubbles to dissipate, creating the smooth, responsive surface that precise marbling demands.
Natural seaweed base means the gel remains stable through multiple sessions while staying compatible with both traditional alum-mordanted fabrics and sized papers. You can adjust viscosity slightly by varying water temperature or resting time, adapting the bath to specific techniques or environmental conditions. This fundamental marbling ingredient gives you the control needed for everything from simple combed patterns to complex Turkish ebru designs.
