All About Ebru Painting Kits

Since ancient times, humanity has been drawing. It did it on rocks, on the ground, on paper, and even on animals. But since relatively recently it has become possible to do it on water. It is not always convenient to be engaged in such creativity, and the development of technology will take time. Nevertheless, the drawing process itself did not become less interesting and exciting from this. This technique of drawing on water is called ebru, and it has some nuances that you need to know. The most convenient way to start doing this drawing is to purchase a special kit. The article will talk about ready-made sets for ebru.

As already mentioned, ebru is a painting technique on water. The second name for the Ebru technique is Turkish marble. Despite the fact that the painting takes place in water, the drawing is transferred to paper, fabric, wood, leather or other substrate. The main advantage of such creativity is the simplicity of drawing drawings on the surface of the water, as well as bright and colorful pictures obtained as a result.

If the "secondary" web is usually paper, then the primary is the thickened surface of the water. Ornate, slightly whimsical patterns are typical for painting on water. Art is also suitable for children because it is almost impossible to get an ugly picture. This not only makes the little artist happy, but also motivates him to be creative in the future.

These are the ingredients needed to draw in the ebru style.

1. First of all, a container must be included in the set. It is a rectangular dish with low sides.

2. And also paints should be present. The use of natural dyes for painting in the Ebru style is encouraged. Ebru paints are very liquid (as they must spread over the surface of the water). Their composition is bile, water and the dye itself (pigment). Before use, the container with the paint is shaken, and part of the paint is poured into a separate container.

3. A thickener that keeps paints on the surface without sinking or mixing. Water for ebru should be thick, similar in consistency to jelly. It becomes such after the addition of such a component as a thickener for ebru. It comes in powder or liquid form. Sometimes you can find ready-made solutions on sale.

4. Awl, which is used to draw some details - flowers, birds. Spokes can perform the same function. Both the awl and the knitting needle must be wiped after drawing each detail. Otherwise the colors will mix. Another tool is combs. They look like a comb with very rare iron needles. Needed for backgrounds or symmetrical designs.

5. The surface for transferring the picture is paper. Typically primed paper is used for ebru. However, you can also use the usual A4 format. For beginners, it is undesirable to use paper that is too thick. Professionals can use wood, leather and other materials.

6. And, of course, brushes. They are not used for their intended purpose - they need to be sprayed with paint to create an abstract background. You can use brushes and regular brushes.

One of the highest quality and most affordable ebru kits for kids is products of the manufacturer Ebrusso... The smallest kits (with 4 types of paints) cost 650 rubles. The cost of the most expensive kits for creativity can go up to 6 thousand rubles. Both prices are excluding shipping costs. You can also purchase various components of the Ebru kit (paints, thickeners, etc.), as well as many additional auxiliary tools (blanks, combs, etc.). The production is located in the city of Saratov.

Children's and not only sets for drawing in the technique of ebru releases Turkish manufacturer Cadence... The most popular, relatively large set includes 6 paints, 5 sheets of paper, a thickener, auxiliary tools and a container. It costs about 1000 rubles without delivery. Basically, the manufacturer focuses on the production of individual components - tools, paints, thickeners and much more.

It should be noted by Amazing Color, which specializes in the production of sets for ebru. Produces more than 10 types of various sets, as well as thickeners, paints and auxiliary tools. The manufacturer claims that all of its products are safe for children, and even provides training in this art.

Those who like to be creative with children should consider purchasing set "Family" from the manufacturer Ebru Profi, which includes 9 paints, 3 containers, tools. The manufacturer is responsible for the release and sale of its products, has a wide range. The main office is located in Moscow.

First of all, you need to mix the solution. This will help the instruction. Next, it must be insisted, poured into a container. Colorants are also poured into separate containers (small cups are best for this). And you also need to spread out in front of you for convenience and tools.

Further, all drawings are created in a certain way.

1. First, the background is done. To do this, paint is collected in the brush and sprayed onto the surface of the water. You need to make several "layers" of paint.The background can be made both monochromatic and multi-colored. You can use a comb to create patterns. As a rule, no more than 3 shades are used for the background.

2. Next, the awl is dipped into the paint, and its tip is lowered into the container. If desired, you can make another circle within the first circle.

3. Next, the awl is wiped off.

4. Now you can drag the tip of the awl from the edge of the circle inward. This can be done several times in different areas of the circle, or you can change the trajectory of your movement.

This is the easiest way to draw petals. If you have the skills, you can paint with a brush on the surface of the water various shapes, including animals and even people, as well as make inscriptions.