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Body marbling

Body marbling

Painting process used on human skin

Body marbling is a painting process similar to paper marbling, in which paint is floated on water and transferred to a person's skin. Unlike the traditional oil-based technique for paper, neon or ultraviolet reactive colours are typically used, and the paint is water-based and non-toxic.[1] The term "body marbling" was coined in 2011 by Brad Lawrence of Black Light Visuals.[2][lower-alpha 1] Body marbling has become popular at festivals.[4]

Body marbling on hand

Painting process

BLVisuals face painting. Taken October 2013

The skin is bathed in a salt water solution which allows the paint to adhere. The desired pattern is created by adding drops of paint to the water surface, and transferred to the skin by dipping.[5] The water for painting is mixed with a thickening agent such as guar gum.[6] The skin is then dipped in a rinse bath and allowed to dry.[7] The painting is temporary and can be removed by washing.[8]

See also

Notes

  1. The phrase "Body Marbling" is a trade mark registered by BLVISUALS on 15 August 2017.[3]

References

  1. [1]
    Valenti, Lauren (9 September 2016). "The New "Body Marbling" Trend Is Must-See Stuff, People". Marie Claire.
  2. [2]
    Black Light Visuals
  3. [3]
    "BODY MARBLING". Justia Trademarks. Retrieved 15 September 2017.
  4. [4]
    Scott, Ellen (9 September 2016). "Body Marbling Is the New Festival Trend You're Going to Be Obsessed with". Metro.
  5. [5]
    Pound, Kaylin. "Festival-Goers Are Turning Their Bodies Into Trendy Pieces Of Marble Art". Elite Daily. Kaylin Pound. Retrieved 7 September 2016.
  6. [6]
    Pantrey, Michael. "Body Marbling". Superpants. M. Pantrey. Retrieved 7 September 2016.
  7. [7]
    Bakutyte, Justina. "It Looks Like This Woman's Arm Is Covered In Tattoos, But It's Actually Something Else". A Plus. A Plus. Retrieved 7 September 2016.
  8. [8]
    Rini, Jen. "Bright colors, body paint, top Firefly fashion". Delaware Online. The News Journal. Retrieved 7 September 2016.
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