Course Description


Water Marbling as a Business - the course that will change your life!

This is an astounding multimedia program covering literally every aspect of setting up a water marbling business of your own, based on the success of Mayu Silk Art.

Most Unique Product - San Diego County Fair 2015

The real magic of this art form is that literally anyone can do it, and we believe the same is true when it comes to setting up a water marbling business, as long as you have the right tools, guidance, and understanding of this specific type of enterprise.

Although franchises would go for $15,000 and up, this intense, comprehensive program - which allows you complete autonomy to build your own business your own way - is being offered for just $995.  You can get that back - and more - by doing just one event! How's that for a great ROI?


HERE IS WHAT YOU GET:*

  • A chance to jump into the growing independent handmade artisan market, ahead of the rest
  • Our Resource and Suppliers List and our Guide to Best Practices.
  • Over 3 hours of video training
  • Access to exclusive online forums and live stream video
  • Our secret to what's in the water 
  • Learn all of the basic processes and techniques for successful water marbling.
  • Tips on how to savetime and money
  • Valuable insight on what has worked for us, and what has not, allowing you to avoid many costly and frustrating pitfalls
  • Answers to frequently asked questions, and a space to ask your own questions and receive feedback from your instructors
  • Find out what has worked for us, and what has not, allowing you to avoid many costly and frustrating pitfalls
  • Learn how we have made a successful business out of what is typically a studio art
  • Get priceless tips on how to market your business and sell your product
  • Take a look at how we have used Social Media and our website to generate excitement and reach a wider customer base
  • Tap into our knowledge base to help jump start your own creative ideas for setting up a business that is uniquely yours

*US RESIDENTS ONLY will also receive access to our Wholesale Price List, which offers steeply discounted prices on tools and certain key materials 

The art of water marbling never ceases to fascinate me, but my focus has never been on my own artwork. I enjoy watching others create their own unique swirling designs on the water just as much as I enjoy doing it myself. I guess my art, really, is in helping others to explore the unique experience of painting on water.  I am super excited about the possibilities this opportunity gives for other folks who, like me, have discovered that a creative, meaningful life can be a profitable one, as well. Please note: In June 2018, I [finally] married my partner in business and in life, Phil Greenwood. I [proudly] took his name and am now known as Star Greenwood. In some of the videos or course materials, which were created prior to 2018, you may see a reference to my old name, “Star McCain.”

Star Greenwood

Co-Founder (the artsy one)

Course curriculum

  • 01

    Welcome to the Mayu Silk Art Academy!

  • 02

    Module 2 Basic Marbling Designs (10 lessons and a review)

    • Basic Stone Pattern (Video)

    • Gel-Git With Stylus (Video)

    • Horizontal Gel-Git With Rake (Video)

    • Vertical Gel-Git With Rake (Video)

    • Drawn Gel-Git With Rake and Stylus (Video)

    • Non-Pareil With Rake and Small Comb (Video)

    • Waved Non-Pareil & Reversed Non-Pareil With Rake and Small Comb (Video)

    • French Curls with Rake or Stylus (Video)

    • Angel Fish With Rake (Video)

    • Concentric Circles (Video)

    • Free Hand Designs (Video)

    • Best Practices For Marbling (Video)
  • 03

    Module 3: How to Prepare Silk Scarves for Marbling (1 lesson)

    • Buying Scarves and Fabric

    • How to Prepare Silk Scarves for Marbling (Video)

    • How do I handle leftover prepped silk (or other fabric items)?
  • 04

    Module 4: Water Marbling on a Silk Scarf (5 lessons)

    • Inventory: Water Marbling on Silk (Video)

    • Review of Designs: Sampler Scarf (Video)

    • Technique: Printing on Silk (Video)

    • Review: Best Practices - Water Marbling on Silk (Video)

    • Sending home a wet scarf with a customer
  • 05

    Module 5: Troubleshooting for Water Marblers (6 video lessons)

    • Paint Issues (Video)

    • Size Issues (Video)

    • Environmental Issues (Video)

    • Fabric Issues (Video)

    • Pattern and Design Issues (Video)
  • 06

    Module 6: Let's Get Messy! Paint 101

    • Inventory: Mixing Your Paint (Video)

    • Know Your Paints: How to Read the Labels (Video)

    • How To: Mix Heavy Body Paints (Video)

    • Star's Paint Chart (Provides the link to her Google Doc)
  • 07

    Module 7: Let's Party! Shows, Corporate Events, & Parties

    • Set Your Pricing (Video)

    • Private Parties and Corporate Events (Video)

    • The Mayu Silk Art Event Price Sheet (current)

    • Private/Corporate Event Checklist

    • Calculating Your Set Up

    • Sample Party Agreement (you should create your own to suit your needs!!!)

    • NEW LESSON! Doing a Demo

    • Welcome to your Mayu Silk Art Experience - instruction sheet for guests
  • 08

    Module 8: Class Resources and Support

    • ACCESSING THE BIAB STUDENT PAGE, STUDENT BLOG, & STUDENT STORE

    • The Mayu Silk Art Inventory Sheet

    • The Mayu Silk Art Guide to Best Practices for Water Marbling - UPDATED OFTEN

    • Health and Safety Information

    • WHAT'S NEW - List of updates to course lessons, links, and more
  • 09

    Module 9: TIPS & RESOURCES FOR RUNNING AN ART-BASED BUSINESS

Reviews

Bella Silk Art

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Felicia Alston

5 star rating

“Great job! I can't believe it was like I was in the studio all over again! So much better for reference than my notes! Felicia”

“Great job! I can't believe it was like I was in the studio all over again! So much better for reference than my notes! Felicia”

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