Marbling

Projects, design ideas and techniques for a more colorful life

By Zeena Shah

Marbling will show you how to create and transfer colorful patterns onto things you own while inspiring you to live a more colorful life.

Throughout this book, Zeena Shah will help you to find your own eye for color through marbling. Color is intrinsically linked to our mood, and this book will explore how this can be translated into your craft.

All you need is some inks and paper to start. Discover how accessible marbling can be as you learn to upcycle objects you already own and give them a new lease of life by playing with color.

This book includes a collection of 20 projects from dyeing postcards and envelopes to scrunchies, picture frames and a patchwork cushion, as well as a section on seasonal projects including baubles and Easter eggs – Marbling covers everything you need to know to marble.

Learn how to find your color confidence and uncover your love of marbling with this modern guide for craft lovers everywhere.

Zeena Shah is an Art Director, Stylist, Designer, Illustrator and Author based in East London. A textile designer by training, having studied at Chelsea School of Art & Design, and author of How to Print Fabric (2015, David and Charles), Zeena's love of surface pattern continues with her series of DIY craft tutorials and Sunday Crafternoon's over on her @heartzeena Instagram feed. 

‎Quadrille Publishing, 2022, softcover, 8 x 10 in, 160 pages.