The Magic of Soap (and water marbling art)

Here's a fun PSA from Mayu Silk Art - with an oddly satisfying surprise at the end. Totally worth the 6 minutes of your life it will take to watch the full thing. Besides, what else have you got to do?
(fast forward to 4:30 if you ust want to see the "surprise ending")
Video by @mayusilkart
Music: It's a Trip! by Joywave (courtesy of KZbin)
Shot on iPhone11
Edited on iMovie
#covid19 #washyourhands #safehands #who2020 #watermarbling #mayusilkart #ebru #hydrodipping #soapandwater #oddlysatisfying

[@3llevate]

I loved that first swipe, the large scalloped patten had such a cool retro vibe! I'd print that on some fabric for sure..

[@mayusilkartllc6738]

Hi Elle. Have you tried this art? It is so much fun, and every design is different every time!

[@3llevate]

Yes when I was a kid.. on handmade paper we also made.. I was so proud of that little square!

[@mihesa]

Thank you Mayu!! Keep shining!!! ❤

[@mayusilkartllc6738]

Thank you right back! Your comment makes me feel warm and cozy! I hope you will check out all of our other videos here on KZbin, or on our social media pages (see the link in our profile). Peace and joy to you and yours!

[@alpenhuhn1]

Why can't I find a video that explains : what kind of color, is the water somehow prepared. Do I have to fix the color with something? Warm water , cold water?

[@joe9434]

They are using acrylic paint

[@brandoncuts82]

​@@joe9434 ty🎉

[@virpalsingh8017]

You are a child.. Please try under guidance of adults 🙏..please

[@solarkat1]

Fabric paint

[@524sbth]

Also in the 😂at her is a thickener

[@carolfulton4467]

Thanks so much - lovely to watch!

[@mayusilkartllc6738]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@elianepereiradasilva4928]

Maravilhoso!!! 😍

[@ART_INDIA]

Magic ✨

[@Matty06001]

OH MY GOODNESS, This was so interesting to watch! As a quilter who goes through some pretty bizarre experiments to get unique fabric for my quilts, I could see this being super super interesting to print up, like a time capsule fabric. I might try this in my shaving cream and dye printing to see what happens. Don’t listen to these Unfun people, this was amazing!

[@mayusilkartllc6738]

Oh, I love your open sense of delight and wonder. I’ll glad you found us. This art is truly fascinating and mysterious, and often generates more questions than answers. Yes - do play with it. I’d love to see the results - and some of your quilts, if you’d like to share a link or email them to me ([e-mail]). If you check out our channel, you’l see a demonstration video that has a shaving foam demo toward the end (you want the foam type, not gel). And finally, if you are interested in learning the full process, including all the insider info, science, and techniques needed to get consistently great results, as well as links to our suppliers and other resources, please check out our website at www.mayusilkart.com/academy

[@deedee2994]

Wow. Amazing!!😍

[@mayusilkartllc6738]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@virpalsingh8017]

Beyond excellence

[@maryjeancottone3705]

Is anything added to the water?? Can I use regular acrylic paint

[@brandoncuts82]

This was exactly what I was looking for🎉❤ So is there any tips other then being careful when watering down our acrylics for this process?

[@mayusilkartllc6738]

Thanks for your interest - glad we could help. There are so many tips that we created a 24-hour course (and a self-paced online course based on the same curriculum)! Of course, I’d love to have you join one of our classes, but if you want to figure it out on your own, you can gather some info from the comments in this thread, follow our channel, check out our social media pages @mayusilkart, and visit our website at www.mayusilkart.com.

[@brandoncuts82]

@@mayusilkartllc6738 😊 Ty

[@mariaangelalavagnolimanfri2447]

Muy particular y interesante el arte.

[@BogArt1]

Is this acrylic paints? Reduced with water to be fluid? How amazing is that? Can this be done on a canvas as well? I’m just so amazed!

[@mayusilkartllc6738]

Hi Janie. It is mesmerizing, isn’t it?! Yes, we are using acrylic paints that have been carefully prepared for this process, which is a contemporary form of water marbling (also known as “Ebru”). Unprimed canvas can be printed in this way; for best results, we recommend printing the canvas before it is stretched onto a frame.

[@momsmumblings]

​@mayusilkartllc6738 how do you prepare the paint?

[@misssmith7225]

This was great. It is also want I would like to basically do: play with it to my heart's content! If I was doing this, I'd be so careful of every drop of colour because buying in small amounts makes it more expensive. Then, I'd want to make something beautiful and perfect. So constraining! All of it! This was bliss. 😊❤

[@fatimaleao6840]

Hello! I live in Brazil and I loved this technique! Very beautiful!!! Could you tell me what you use in the water to keep the paint on the surface? Thank you very much in advance!

[@jamiesweeney4834]

What I have is DecoArt Water Marbling magic medium, got the supplies but haven't tried it yet

[@mayusilkartllc6738]

hello from California! Yes, the the art of water marbling is certainly very beautiful, but it is also a little more tricky than it looks. Artists use a variety of techniques and materials to achieve the desired effects, often based on what is available to them in their region. Having the right ingredients does not ensure success by any means whatsoever. In this video, I added a seaweed-based thickening agent to the water, and I prepared the paints so that the paint and the liquid in the tray are very similar in viscosity. creating the designs themselves isn’t particularly difficult. if you are interested in just dabbling with the art, I suggest purchasing a paper marbling kit from your local art shop. If you are interested in a more in-depth experience, you could consider our virtual scarf, painting session ($85 USD to paint one silk scarf together via Zoom, Skype or FaceTime). To set up a time to do this, please contact my by phone, SMS or WhatsApp to [phone] or send an email to [e-mail]. Finally, if you are really seriously interested in learning all of the elements of this art, and even perhaps starting your own art-based business or home studio in Brazil or anywhere else in the world, I encourage you to consider enrolling in one of our comprehensive online, virtual/remote, or in-person business training programs. Go to www.mayusilkart.com/academy to learn more! -Star

[@aramzakowski]

Coooooool 😮

[@marcosantonioluiz7089]

fantastic :-)

[@lefthandstory1280]

Nice😃awesome friend👍❤️..😃😃👍

[@marthagerlach3117]

mesmerizing

[@mywifetheartist]

Wow so cool. Where did you get that thing you moved over the painting and what is it called? Is it a comb and oh my gosh where did you find such a long comb?

[@mayusilkartllc6738]

Hello! I’m so glad you enjoyed the video! This art is endlessly fascinating :). I’n addition to the tray which holds the liquid on which the paints are applied, I used a rake, a comb and a stylus to manipulate the colors. We build all of our equipment at Mayu Silk Art, and we always keep a supply of extra tools and trays on hand for purchase by students of The Mayu Silk Art Academy or by established marblers around the world. To learn more about us, and to see more of this beautiful art - or event to paint a design of your own in one of our in-person or remote classes, please visit us on social media @mayusilkart or on our website at www.mayusilkart.com

[@luthieriadobranco8644]

please on your website which paint I buy to make swirl painting on guitars by immersion

[@SayrinaVlogs]

It can be use to fabric? Like handkerchief? Or simply only for paper?

[@mayusilkartllc6738]

hello! We work primarily on silk (hence our name), but also cotton, bamboo rayon, polyester, ceramic, terra cottta, papier-mache, wood, leather, vinyls and even natural materials such as bark, seashells, and dry leaves.

[@ArteClau]

Hi there! which kind of ink do you use? and what do you put in the water to make it float?

[@mayusilkartllc6738]

Thank you for your inquiry. We generally use acrylic paint (as in this video), but we occasionally use ink or other mediums depending on the desired effect or on what the design is being transferred onto. Although we make it look simple, marbling is a complex and capricious art form. If you are interested in learning more about our processes, products and services please visit our website at www.mayusilkart.com. Technical questions may be addressed to Star at [e-mail]. Cheers!

[@sammiedalen5137]

@@mayusilkartllc6738 what kind of acrylic paint water based or solvent based, thanks

[@mayusilkartllc6738]

@@sammiedalen5137 In this particular video, and in the vast majority of our work, we used non-toxic water-based acrylic. Basically, you can use water based acrylic for porous materials, solvent based paints for some non-porous items. I don’t use any solvent based paints in my studio, due to fumes and environmental concerns; they are harder to work with, anyhow, as they tend to set very quickly, and stick to our rakes and combs.

[@sammiedalen5137]

@@mayusilkartllc6738 ok thanks

[@mellahnix777]

@@mayusilkartllc6738 do I gat an already primed canvas and then apply the marbled piece

[@mayusilkartllc6738]

HERE IS A LINK TO THE FINAL PRINT TAKEN AFTER THE VIDEO STOPPED: facebook.com/MayuSilkArt/photos/a.1423912397816963/1423972207810982/?type=3

[@mirellapristl1540]

I find this video accidently .Maybe this question was already.I would like to know what kind of paint do you use?Acrylic or other ink paint?And where I can buy this paints? Thank you for replay.

[@mayusilkartllc6738]

Hi Mirella, please forgive the delay in responding. It can be a challenge to keep up with all the comments we receive on the various social media platforms! In this particular video, I was using high-quality acrylic paint that I prepared specially to get the desired effect. The art of water marbling is certainly very beautiful, but it is also a little more tricky than it looks. Artists use a variety of techniques and materials, often based on what is available to them in their region, or what type of material they are painting onto, their budget, the type of climate, etc. Having the right ingredients does not ensure success by any means whatsoever. In this video, I added a seaweed-based thickening agent to the water, and I prepared the paints so that the paint and the liquid in the tray are very similar in viscosity. Creating the designs themselves isn’t particularly difficult. If you are interested in just dabbling with the art, I suggest purchasing a paper marbling kit from your local art shop. If you are interested in a more in-depth experience, you could consider our virtual scarf, painting session ($49-$85 USD to paint one large silk scarf together via Zoom, Skype or FaceTime; I paint the design for you to your specification, while you watch in real time and provide creative input; all shipping, labor, and materials are included). To set up a time to do this, please contact my by phone, SMS or WhatsApp to [phone] or send an email to [e-mail]. Finally, if you are really seriously interested in learning all of the elements of this art, and even perhaps starting your own art-based business or home studio in your community, I encourage you to consider enrolling in one of our comprehensive online, virtual/remote, or in-person business training programs. Enrollment is available year-round. Go to www.mayusilkart.com/academy to learn more! -Star (the lady in this video)

[@bsagewasson9440]

so could paper be dipped to get a print after u put the soap in?

[@mayusilkartllc6738]

Yes! The cautious use of soap (a surfactant) is one of many techniques that marblers use to create their endless variations of designs. I actually did do a print of this on paper, but only after the camera had been turned off. Let me see if I can post it somewhere so you can see how it came out. I think it is beautiful!!!

[@rarfx]

Que tipo de colorante puedo usar?

[@pharmacist2024]

Why did you not print it on paper or cloth ?

[@chistichannel5679]

Colour konsi company k h

[@1kingpumbaa]

Where are the instructions

[@mayusilkartllc6738]

Hi Karen. Thank you for your comment. This wasn’t meant to be a how-to video. It was actually created as a public service announcement as part of the #safehands challenge during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although we make it look simple, the art of water marbling is surprisingly complex. If you are looking to simply dabble in the art, we suggest purchasing a relatively inexpensive marbling kit from your local art supplier. If you are keen to learn the full process and technique, as well as receive ongoing support and discounted prices on key supplies and equipment, please consider enrolling in one of our Business in a Box programs. Offered in three different formats (online, in person, and hybrid), this training is geared for serious learners, including those who are interested in starting a water marbling business or home studio of their own. Check it out on our website at www.mayusilkart.com/academy.

[@pacmanprov]

I love this song! Great choice #UKNOIT

[@mayusilkartllc6738]

This video is unedited except for the addition of the song. I couldn’t believe how well the song synced with the movements on the marbling tray.

[@DamaraAlif]

Im sorry what kind of acryliv paint did u use

[@mayusilkartllc6738]

Marblers use a variety of paints - including acrylic, gouache, water color, and even ink. We use high quality acrylic paint, mixed with water to the correct consistency.

[@mzmuzikluvr]

Very nice!😊

[@jia459]

CMIIW... This also how U neutralized the waste after it's used. Right?

[@mayusilkartllc6738]

Actually, there is no need to neutralize anything. With most of our designs, nearly all of the paint is transferred to the silk (or whatever we are printing into). Any excess is simply lifted off the surface with a bit of paper, and deposited in the trash. The tray of water can be reused over and over again, UNLESS we put detergent or soap in it - that can ruin it. However, a bit of water-downed soap can be used toward the end of the marbling session to create certain designs, such as the one which is often called “the Italian hair vein.”

[@MagentaBentley]

What did you do to start this. Me and mY daughter tried

[@mayusilkartllc6738]

I did a LOT of research, trial and error, and practice. Although we make it look simple, the art is surprisingly complex. Its mostly about balance - not too fast and not too slow, not too much or too little, etc.- and understanding the science behind the art. It’s also helpful to know which paints work, and which ones don’t, and why. I now teach the art. Check out our website if you and your daughter are interested in giving it another try. Www.mayusilkart.com

[@hafeezkhatri7981]

Which dyes do u use ?

[@mayusilkartllc6738]

We use high quality acrylic paints. Learn more about us at www.mayusilkart.com

[@Tman-fk9hf]

Love the background song. Who's playing that song.

[@mayusilkartllc6738]

It is awesome, is t it?! I was so amazed how well the music synced with the video! The song is “It’s A Trip!” By Joywave. If you click on the description of the video, you will find links and licensing info.

[@Tman-fk9hf]

@@mayusilkartllc6738 thank you very much. May God bless you.

[@judithchaparro3336]

wooooooooow

[@parisasun2541]

Is it soap water then acrylic paint? Which kind of “ soap”. It is beautiful but It Is not a tutorial .

[@starmccain1]

Hi Parisa. The art of water marbling certainly is both mysterious and fun to watch! For a more in-depth demonstration, please go to kzbin.info/www/bejne/rp7Viax8q8SXfqs.

[@prasanthajayasundara6530]

Haw can buy this paint

[@hnttakata713]

Do you use carrageenan or Kodak no flo

[@mayusilkartllc6738]

Thank you for your interest. I assume you mean Kodak High Flo? We may use either of those materials at any given time, but they are not interchangeable. Marblers use a variety of mediums depending on their personal preferences, available resources, their specific environment/climate/water quality, or the desired effect or on what the design is being transferred onto. Although we make it look simple, marbling is a complex and capricious art form. If you are interested in learning more about our processes, products and services please visit our website at www.mayusilkart.com. Technical questions may be addressed to Star at [e-mail].

[@maryburns2336]

so kool

[@mayusilkartllc6738]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@kamnaramani1990]

It was too beautiful 😍 But u removed that all 😑 😀👏👏👏🏻

[@mayusilkartllc6738]

This was part of a public service announcement for the #safehandschallenge on Instagram. It demonstrates many of the techniques used in the art of water marbling, culminating here with the sprinkling of soapy water to create a pattern called the Italian Hair Vein, which literally looks like marble.

[@mayusilkartllc6738]

Hello again. I forgot to mention that we posted a full demonstration of a similar design (without the addition of the soap at the end). In that demonstration you can see how we transfer the image instantly to a silk scarf,. Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rp7Viax8q8SXfqs

[@ESaskiaJJack]

@@mayusilkartllc6738 p

[@user-cw6lx6mn9n]

Tenho medo de alguma química componente do sabonete, fazer mau a pele das pessoas. Mas é lindo. 💕🌷

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much, am I missing something here? Why make that fantastic pattern then destroy it????

[@tommypaton2445]

Thank you! I was like maybe she has the soap in the water and gonna say the measurements till later.... then DESTROYS IT!

[@mayusilkartllc6738]

Hi Mags, there was a reason why this video was titled “The Magic of Soap. It was released early in the pandemic when health agencies were reminding us all to wash our hands with soap. The techniques shown here are all representative of the art of Water Marbling, including the effect known as “Italian Hair Vein” that uses soapy water to compress the paint into veins that. When printed onto paper or other material, it often looks very much like stone marble. This video was created in a single shot. For technical and logistical reasons, we had to stop the recording where we did, but followers on our Facebook and Instagram pages were treated to a photo of the final print, which was done on paper.

[@mayusilkartllc6738]

@@tommypaton2445 Please see my explanation to Mags!

[@tommypaton2445]

@@mayusilkartllc6738 thank you mayu!

[@mayusilkartllc6738]

Hi Mags. I just realized that I forgot to tell you that there is a full demonstration of a very similar design on our KZbin channel at kzbin.info/www/bejne/rp7Viax8q8SXfqs. In that demo, you can see the final design printed on silk.

[@rho5539]

Me: "omg... its so beautiful!" then he sprinked soap lather Me: "Noooooooooooo!"

[@lilyna2964]

Glad to know i'm not the only one who scream nooooo!! 😅😅

[@pouponcrazycat5987]

Do you use as carrageenan

[@mayusilkartllc6738]

Yes, sometimes. Marbling artists utilize a wide variety of techniques and processes based on the desired effect and/or what is available in their region. We share our unique processes and trade secrets with students from around the world who have enrolled in our online, in-person, or remote (live) training. These students have exclusive access to our proprietary recipes and directions for preparation, links to our preferred supplies and resources, guidelines for best practices in water marbling, and a wealth of insight gleaned from years of marbling with tens of thousands of visitors to our studio or at parties, corporate events, and street fairs. If you are interested in learning more about this amazing opportunity or any of our other products or services, please visit our website at www.mayusilkart.com. For info specifically related to the business training, please go to www.mayusilkart.com/academy or give Star a call/text on our mobile phone at [phone].

[@artebee905]

Clever stuff, mesmerising to watch, but no real info on the materials used. What inks or paints, water temperature, anything for viewers to try to recreate that.

[@mayusilkartllc6738]

Hello. This video was released towards the beginning of the pandemic, as part of the #SafeHands campaign. It was not meant to be a comprehensive lesson on how to do an art that is surprisingly complex and utilizes a variety of techniques and processes based on wide variety of elements such as geographic location, availability of resources, the type of medium that one wishes to print onto, how to build tools and trays and use them properly to create the various techniques. That is not something this video was meant to do. KZbin is full of how-to videos, many of which include links to products they may or may not be actually using but for which they receive a fanatical kickback every time someone clicks the link to purchase. Most people who try this art using those videos find that it can be quite confusing and disappointing, as there are so many elements that have to come together in order to achieve consistently great results, and no free video out there covers all of these points. There are low cost kits that you can purchase from an art store or online that can help you dabble in the art but if you really want to learn how to do water marbling well, or even as a business like ours, we recommend finding a teacher who can guide you through the processes and techniques. Mayu Silk Art offers excellent intensive training through in-person classes at our studio or online and hybrid courses. Go to www.Mayu silk art.com/academy to learn more. The person creating the design in this video is our founder, Star. She’s always happy to chat with anyone who has questions or ideas to share. You can look up our contact information in our profile, or you can email Star at [e-mail]. Have a beauty-filled day.

[@tiwantiwaabibiman2603]

I almost hate it when they rake the the stone patterns.... Just sayin...

[@parisasun2541]

What was the first surface before the paint ?

[@starmccain1]

Basically, it’s water with a bit of starch

[@SayrinaVlogs]

@@starmccain1 how many amount of starch?

[@mayusilkartllc6738]

The recipe varies based on a number of factors. In this particular video, I was using high-quality acrylic paint that I prepared specially to get the desired effect. The art of water marbling is certainly very beautiful, but it is also a little more tricky than it looks. Artists use a variety of techniques and materials, often based on what is available to them in their region, or what type of material they are painting onto, their budget, the type of climate, etc. Having the right ingredients does not ensure success by any means whatsoever; having the right teacher can make all the difference in the world! In this video, I added a seaweed-based thickening agent to the water, and I prepared the paints so that the paint and the liquid in the tray are very similar in viscosity. Creating the designs themselves isn’t particularly difficult. If you are interested in just dabbling with the art, I suggest purchasing a paper marbling kit from your local art shop. If you are interested in a more in-depth experience, you could consider our virtual scarf, painting session ($49-$85 USD to paint one large silk scarf together via Zoom, Skype or FaceTime; I paint the design for you to your specification, while you watch in real time and provide creative input; all shipping, labor, and materials are included). To set up a time to do this, please contact my by phone, SMS or WhatsApp to [phone] or send an email to [e-mail]. Finally, if you are really seriously interested in learning all of the elements of this art, and even perhaps starting your own art-based business or home studio in your community, I encourage you to consider enrolling in one of our comprehensive online, virtual/remote, or in-person business training programs. Students enrolled in any of our business programs receive access to discounted prices on marbling supplies, one-to-one consultation, our Guide to Best Practices and many other resiurces for success, links to our preferred vendors and suppliers, detailed instructions on how to build trays and tools, and where to buy their paints and how to prepare them and so very much more. Enrollment is available year-round. Go to www.mayusilkart.com/academy to learn more!

[@forever1010ss]

Witchcraft 😮😮😮😮😮

[@mayusilkartllc6738]

Almost 🤗

[@sakusuzi9031]

Why designs disappeared?

[@mayusilkartllc6738]

The paint could not withstand the power of soap. Soapy water, that is. This video was created back in Spring of 2020 as part of the #safehands challenge, which encouraged folks to wash their hands to avoid spreading COVID.

[@mayusilkartllc6738]

Adding soapy water is actually a common technique in the art of water marbling. The resulting lacy pattern is called “Italian hair vein.”

[@vincentmonet6172]

What a waste at the initial combing stages. Could’ve had a sweet end paper print from that composition Miyagi San ☮️ Oh well!

[@mayusilkartllc6738]

What waste???!!!! We all got to watch a fun process video with a surprise ending. Did you see the sweet paper print* that did come from this? Did you see what the original purpose of this whole video was? Do you know that we get to do this all day, every day, on our own and with other people like you- and every design is different? And every artist can decide when to stop and print the design to their liking? That is what makes the Mayu Silk Art experience so magical. *The English word for art form is “water marbling.” The print that was taken (after the video stopped) looks very much like a beautiful piece of real marble stone. You can see the finished print on our Facebook page at facebook.com/MayuSilkArt/photos/a.1423912397816963/1423972207810982/ or send an email to [e-mail] and I’ll send you a pdf copy of it.

[@mayusilkartllc6738]

This was part of a public service announcement for the #safehandschallenge on Instagram. It demonstrates many of the techniques used in the art of water marbling, culminating here with the sprinkling of soapy water to create a pattern called the Italian Hair Vein, which literally looks like marble.

[@mayusilkartllc6738]

We posted a full demonstration of a similar design (without the addition of the soap at the end). In that demonstration you can see how we transfer the image instantly to a silk scarf - a lovely piece of wearable (or displayable) art. Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rp7Viax8q8SXfquY

[@elizabethmaceachern5653]

I am not sure what the video was teaching, make or or destroy it???

[@mayusilkartllc6738]

Lol, this particular video was created as part of the WHO’s #SafeHandsChallenge from 2020 - early in the pandemic, when most of us were stuck at home watching KZbin videos and reorganizing our sock drawers. If it was meant to teach anything, it was that soap is more effective than hand sanitizer. And if you would like to see a more complete demonstration of a very similar design, please check out this video on our KZbin channel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rp7Viax8q8SXfqs

[@elizabethmaceachern5653]

@@mayusilkartllc6738 Ok, makes sense now! Love the techniques.

[@mayusilkartllc6738]

If you scroll through the comments here you will see that lots of people ask the same kind of question. If you’d like to see what the final print look like, there is a link to the photo on our Facebook page in the comments.

[@karengoodman9178]

You don't explain what you doing or what you use

[@mayusilkartllc6738]

Hi Karen. Happy new year! This video was created as a part of the #safehandschallenge campaign during the early months of the pandemic. It is not meant to be a tutorial. Please check out our channel to learn more about Mayu Silk Art and to view our popular video clips highlighting the beauty and magic of painting on water, as well as find information about studio sessions, parties, and classes (in person, remote, or online). For even more details, booking information, and our online store, please go to our website at www.mayusilkart.com.

[@parisasun2541]

Some explanation?

[@starmccain1]

Hi Parisa. Please see my response to your other comment, with a link to a demonstration of the art (and a final print to a silk scarf).

[@laramitchell656]

I guess I missed something here. Am I the only one…what was the point. Or was it for video only. Because video is awesome. I was just expecting an amazing hat or scarf or socks. Something! Lol.

[@mayusilkartllc6738]

As you can see in the comments, lots of people have asked the same thing. What you may have missed is that this video was created as part of the #safehandschallenge during the early months of the pandemic to encourage hand-washing. Well, I did make a print. Eventually, it wasn’t actually part of my plan so I had to step away from the camera to go get a piece of paper (the only material I had prepped for that size tray at the time. My cameraman turned off the camera while I ran upstairs, and then we never turned it back on again.

[@mayusilkartllc6738]

Here is a link to a photo of the final print, on my Facebook page. facebook.com/MayuSilkArt/photos/a.1423912397816963/1423972207810982/?type=3&mibextid=5eVWNK

[@tieskeellis8531]

You should have stopped before the purple and not do anything with that wooden thing. It was super super nice with just the drops!

[@starmccain1]

That’s part of the beauty of being a water marbler - every design is different, and the artist can stop at whatever point they like. In the art of water marbling, the drops are called “stones,” and every design starts with a stone pattern of some sort. Interestingly enough, the final print of this design (which is not pictured here) looks just like marble stone (see links in the comment to see the final print). When we are working with folks visiting our studio or participating in a Mayu Silk Art party, corporate event, or class, we start with a short demonstration of the basic use of the paints and tools, so they get an idea of the process. Then they browse through the design on display for inspiration, then they choose their own colors. A skilled artisan works one-to-one with each guest to help guide them through the techniques required to get the effect they are looking for, but of course every design will be different. Whether a simple “stone” pattern is selected, or a complex raked pattern, or a free-form style or other technique - there is a real WOW moment when the finished design is lifted off the water!

[@ginagray8442]

i don't understand. at the end it was beautiful then you ruined it with soap. why? why did you make all that pattern and then waste it? ty

[@mayusilkartllc6738]

Hello! This particular video was created as part of the World Health Organization’s #safehands challenge during the early weeks of the Covid-19 pandemic. It illustrates the effectiveness of soap which essentially makes water more wet. If you look down in the comments below, you’ll see a link to what the final print looks like. It is actually an historic marbling design called Italian Hair Vein

[@brushpaintingscreenprintin2715]

Tell me the process ols

[@mayusilkartllc6738]

Hello! Although we make it look simple, the art of water marbling is surprisingly complex - so much more to it than just dripping paint on water. We do offer a variety of opportunities for exploring and in-depth learning, through our in-person and online/virtual experience and business classes . Look us up online at www.mayusilkart.com. If you’d like to chat with our founders (including Star, who is the artist in this video), perhaps you can send an email to [e-mail] or follow the link in our profile for other methods of contact. Thanks for your interest!

[@pictishell]

@@mayusilkartllc6738 why do you not just tell folk what you use ? The info is available elsewhere . I think you just doing a sales ploy here

[@mayusilkartllc6738]

@@pictishell Hello. We are a business. We use acrylic paint. That info is all over our website and social media. Other artists may use other types of paint, or ink. But the question was about the process, not the product. As I said, the art is complex; what works for me in California might not be ideal for someone in another region. There is a lot of science and technique involved, and without that understanding, it can be impossible to achieve anything like what is shown in this video. And shall we talk about wasted money, proper paint choices, prep methods, suitable print materials, and mixtures and chemistry here? As an artist and small business owner, Star (the person in this video) is always happy to “talk shop” with folks, but not in the comments section of a video on KZbin. She can be reached at [e-mail] or by mobile phone at [phone]. The best thing about Mayu Silk Art is that we offer a fun, no-experience-needed art experience for visitors to our studio, as well as corporate and private parties and team-building activities, charitable events, and trade shows. We also offer full training for folks who are interested in starting their own marbling business or home studio. All of our products and services (including parties and classes!) are available in an online format as well. For those who just want to dabble, there are marbling kits available in art stores. And for anyone who really just wants to play around, try floating fluid acrylic paint or spray paint or nail polish on water and see what happens. Have a beauty-filled day!

[@TEREAZA1]

Am I the only one that's finding this pointless you make a beautiful pattern and then get rid of it I don't understand

[@mayusilkartllc6738]

Hello! This video is created in 2020 near the beginning of the pandemic, when there was a lot of hype about washing hands. That’s why it’s called the magic of soap. It’s actually very similar to a marbling technique that is used to create a pattern called the Italian Hair Vein. If you think about it, every time the artist moves through the paint, with a rake, comb or stylus, or adds new paint after raking or combing, it irreversibly changes the pattern. Some people like the way the design looks at the very beginning, without using any of the tools. That’s one of the very best aspects of this art form- it is often an adventure into the unknown.

[@mayusilkartllc6738]

Hi again. I wanted to let you know that we did post a full demonstration of a very similar design (without the addition of soap). At the end of that demo, you can watch as we lay a silk scarf onto the surface of the paints, so that the entire design is instantly transferred onto a 100% silk scarf. Just thought you might like to know….. Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rp7Viax8q8SXfqs

[@renadamskey1121]

A lot of work for nothing. Thumbs down.

[@mayusilkartllc6738]

@@renadamskey1121 Hello! This video was created as part of the #safehandschallenge public health campaign in the early days of the pandemic. It’s not “nothing,” because even the very last bit (where the paint was pushed into tightly compressed lines by the soapy water sprinkled across the surface) is a traditional technique often used in the art of water marbling to create an effect called “Italian Hair Vein.” If you would like to see the print that was taken after the video stopped, you can view it on our Facebook page at facebook.com/MayuSilkArt/photos/a.1423912397816963/1423972207810982/?type=3

[@apotamkin1016]

2022. I find this fun tbh

[@monalishabarooah694]

😑😑😐😑😐

[@monalishabarooah694]

I loved it in the first place but when u did the zig zagy thingy it did not look nice 😒😬😒😬

[@mayusilkartllc6738]

As they say, “Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder,” and of course, art is subjective. One person’s junk is another person’s treasure. One of the best things about this art form (which we call contemporary water marbling) is that no two designs are ever the same. Every design starts more or less the same, with the drops of paint falling onto the surface of the water. If you stop at this point, the design is called a “stone marble.” Even at this stage, the image created by the drops of color is different every single time. Some people choose to stop there. Some people use a straw to blow across the surface of the paint and move the colors around on the water. Other people may choose to use just a stick to swirl the colors randomly. And some folks will use the rakes and combs before picking up the stylus to do the final swirls or flowers or other embellishments. That’s what makes it so great. At Mayu Silk Art, YOU are the artist and designer, while we are simply the experts who will guide you through by process.

[@thomashunziker1297]

Very nice, but the music is bad.