marbleising

/ˈmɑrbəlaɪzɪŋ/
noun
  1. The process or art of giving something a marbled appearance, with streaks and swirls of different colors.
    • Marbleising is a traditional craft used to decorate book edges and paper.
    • She took a workshop on marbleising to learn how to create patterned fabrics.
    • The museum displayed examples of marbleising from the 18th century.
Synonyms
adjective
  1. That gives or has a marbled appearance; used in the process of marbleising.
    • The artist used a marbleising comb to create fine swirls in the paint.
    • The marbleising technique involves floating colors on a liquid surface.
    • He bought a marbleising kit with special inks and a tray.