Diane Maurer-Mathison, 1999. Published by Watson-Guptil. 

Sometimes called “The Marbler’s Bible,” The Ultimate Marbling Handbook is a gorgeous reference on the art of marbling, with clear instruction for suminagashi, oil color, watercolor and acrylic marbling. Step-by-step instructions will show you how to create stunning designs on paper, fabric, and almost any other material. Beginner marblers will appreciate the clear instruction as they learn to produce stunning papers, fabrics and three-dimensional objects, intermediate marblers can use the troubleshooting guide to solve problems, and advanced marblers will be inspired to explore artful unconventional designs using ideas and techniques from marbling artists world-wide. 

144 pages. Hardcover book measures 8.5x10.5x0.6 inches.

Based in Spring Mills, Pennsylvania, Diane is recognized internationally as an expert paper artist. She has taught her collage and surface design techniques throughout the United States, and made guest appearances on several television shows, including Martha Stewart Living. She is the author of 13 books about paper art and collage. Her work is represented in many collections including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, Cooper-Hewitt Museum in New York, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, MO., the Dutch Royal Library in The Netherlands, and the Suleymaniye Library in Istanbul, Turkey.