Here are some basic steps for Ebru-style marbling on paper. Supplies Alum - For preparing your paper. Some books recommend that you use it instead of Carrageenan.
Some books recommend it.
A large, flat, shallow, tray. - Should be big enough to lay your paper down flat onto the surface. To swirl colors around with. To apply the dye. One for each color. Acrylic Paints Preparation Spread newspaper over your work surface, usually the counter near your kitchen sink.