http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Marbling/ To net work with other marbling artists---promote this decorated paper technique---showcase our works Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:25:29 GMT carylhanc@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Marbling/message/5546 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Marbling/message/5546 Hi, John, I use the Boku-Undo inks that I get from Diane Maurer for sumi. Her recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of ink to one drop of Photo-Flo. The recipe for the Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:18:00 GMT Carole Floate http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Marbling/message/5545 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Marbling/message/5545 Hi John,   I am only aware of the Kodak brand. Carole A. Floate CF Turnings 200 W. Witchwood Lane Lake Bluff, IL 60044 P 847-295-2631 F 847-295-2675 ... From: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:49:07 GMT John Goode http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Marbling/message/5544 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Marbling/message/5544 Carole At first search nothing poped up. I have only seen one brand and that is the Kodak... Is there more than one type or manufacturer. Thanks John ... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:40:40 GMT Carole Floate http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Marbling/message/5543 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Marbling/message/5543 Hi,   Another source for Phot Flo is the following   www.calumetphoto.com Carole A. Floate CF Turnings 200 W. Witchwood Lane Lake Bluff, IL 60044 P Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:26:09 GMT John Goode http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Marbling/message/5542 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Marbling/message/5542 Thanks Sue! I have a big bottle I bought fresh at a photo supply store. I cant get it to work with my inks....my pigments must be to heavy even bought a ball Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:44:37 GMT artsycole http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Marbling/message/5541 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Marbling/message/5541 For the person who was looking for the water dispersant for suminagashi work, this is the best source i have found for Photo Flo. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:15:59 GMT suebpaint http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Marbling/message/5540 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Marbling/message/5540 know of a marbling teacher willing to work individually in St Paul Mpls area? Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:05:26 GMT dixongarrett http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Marbling/message/5539 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Marbling/message/5539 Gum arabic has been the standard watercolor paint binder for centuries - at least for watercolor painting it is still considered the finest binder. I would Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:04:15 GMT irisnevins http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Marbling/message/5538 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Marbling/message/5538 Making marbling paint is a very delicate balance of all things. There is no one formula. Also most pigments are not marbling friendly or compatible with each Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:43:18 GMT jehannettedelille http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Marbling/message/5537 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Marbling/message/5537 I'm a total N00b in marbling, but an experienced illuminator...so am familiar with the watercolor pigment theory...will my home-made gum arabic based pigments Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:47:40 GMT irisnevins http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Marbling/message/5536 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Marbling/message/5536 Oh John... it is the MOST serious work I have ever done, and that's an understatement. If you work as a marbler, it literally becomes a lifestyle, it's not Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:29:55 GMT John Goode http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Marbling/message/5535 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Marbling/message/5535 Susanne Yes there is materials, labor, studio expenses and others that go into the final price of the work being sold. One must have set prices in order to Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:01:24 GMT susanne martin http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Marbling/message/5534 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Marbling/message/5534 Shouldn't the price of the materials (and then some) be covered by what people pay you for the products? Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:03:08 GMT artsycole http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Marbling/message/5533 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Marbling/message/5533 I haven't been able to get to a computer in a few days and I see that I've stirred up a hornets nest without meaning to. First, I had changed my email over to Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:39:58 GMT John Goode http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Marbling/message/5532 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Marbling/message/5532 Nelle and Glenda and all.. You are both correct. I have been known to stir up debate here.I do need to try my new inks on all mediums to make sure I do not