Body marbling

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
Body marbling on hand

Painting process
BLVisuals face painting. Taken October 2013
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. Valenti, Lauren (9 September 2016). "The New "Body Marbling" Trend Is Must-See Stuff, People". Marie Claire.
  2. Black Light Visuals
  3. "BODY MARBLING". Justia Trademarks. Retrieved 15 September 2017.
  4. Scott, Ellen (9 September 2016). "Body Marbling Is the New Festival Trend You're Going to Be Obsessed with". Metro.
  5. Pound, Kaylin. "Festival-Goers Are Turning Their Bodies Into Trendy Pieces Of Marble Art". Elite Daily. Kaylin Pound. Retrieved 7 September 2016.
  6. Pantrey, Michael. "Body Marbling". Superpants. M. Pantrey. Retrieved 7 September 2016.
  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. Rini, Jen. "Bright colors, body paint, top Firefly fashion". Delaware Online. The News Journal. Retrieved 7 September 2016.
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