WATER MARBLING

Discover the Art of Floating Ink: A Journey to Relaxation and Creativity

Immerse yourself in the calming and hypnotic world of Suminagashi, the 12th-century Japanese art of "floating ink." This therapeutic marbling technique invites you to let go of perfection, embrace the moment, and connect with the ever-changing nature of water.

In this workshop, you'll create mesmerizing patterns on the water's surface, capturing their beauty as prints on paper and coasters. With its no-fail process, Suminagashi soothes the mind and body, offering a meditative practice that sparks creativity and wonder.

By the end of this experience, you'll leave with your own unique artwork, a renewed sense of your natural artistic abilities, and a deeper connection to the serenity of the present moment.

Handcrafted Quality in Every Kit
Our Crave kits are assembled by hand, on demand, in the United States, ensuring a personalized experience from start to finish. Each kit is thoughtfully curated with handmade supplies, including paints hand-bottled and expertly mixed by a color specialist in the Midwest. Every detail is designed to provide you with everything you need for a premium virtual experience, from top-quality materials to step-by-step guidance.

I hope you enjoy your Japanese Marbling Experience.
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“Suminagashi is a thousand year old Japanese technique of ink marbling with its roots in Shintoism, originally intended as a process for connecting human creativity to the flowing nature of water. Using various techniques the inks are applied to the surface of the water. This begins a process of flow where the shapes of the ink continue to evolve in soft, elegant, infinitely decorative forms.

The aim when practicing Suminagashi is to surrender into the natural flow state of water. This surrender creates the conditions for us to be present, to witness the subtle changes in a moment by moment way, and to connect deeply to the essential process of creativity which is to be in flow, like water itself, rigidity melts away as we focus instead on experimentation and play. ”
— About Suminagashi
 
 

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