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Paper Marbling Coverage Calculator

Marbling medium and paint volume from paper size.

Inputs

Results

Solution per fill (liters)

3.6

Total solution needed (liters)

3.6

Carrageenan per fill (g)28.8
Alum for mordanting (g)60
Total paint needed (ml)80
Paint per color (ml)20
Tray refills needed1
Max paper size (cm)28
Tray Surface Area In2186
Total Dry Time (hrs)10
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter the internal length and width of your marbling tray in centimeters.
  2. Set the depth of carrageenan or size solution in the tray — typically 2–4 cm.
  3. Enter the total number of sheets you plan to marble in this session.
  4. Enter the number of paint or ink colors you will use on each sheet.
  5. Read the solution volume in liters and carrageenan grams needed per tray fill, plus total solution required.
  6. Use the alum grams output to pre-treat your paper for proper paint adhesion before marbling.
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