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Marbleizing: meaning, definitions and examples

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marbleizing

[ ˈmɑːrbəlaɪzɪŋ ]

Verb

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art technique

The process of marbleizing involves creating a marble-like pattern on a surface, typically using paints or inks. This technique is often used in bookbinding, paper marbling, and interior design.

Synonyms

marbling, veining.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
marbleizing	Refers to the process of creating a marble-like pattern on a surface such as paper, fabric, or walls. Commonly used in arts and crafts or interior design. She took a workshop on marbleizing paper to create unique stationery. The artist used marbleizing techniques to add a touch of elegance to the canvas.
marbling	Similar to marbleizing, marbling is used to describe the creation of marble patterns. It is often used in cooking (to describe the distribution of fat in meat), as well as in art and design. The marbling of the steak indicated it would be juicy and flavorful. Her marbling skills made every piece look like a true work of art.
veining	This term refers to the fine lines or stripes that resemble veins, mainly used to describe natural patterns in marble, stone, or even foliage. Commonly mentioned in geology, botany, and architecture. The veining in the marble countertop added a luxurious touch to the kitchen. He studied the veining of leaves to understand plant diseases better.

Word

Description / Examples

marbleizing

Refers to the process of creating a marble-like pattern on a surface such as paper, fabric, or walls. Commonly used in arts and crafts or interior design.

She took a workshop on marbleizing paper to create unique stationery.
The artist used marbleizing techniques to add a touch of elegance to the canvas.

marbling

Similar to marbleizing, marbling is used to describe the creation of marble patterns. It is often used in cooking (to describe the distribution of fat in meat), as well as in art and design.

The marbling of the steak indicated it would be juicy and flavorful.
Her marbling skills made every piece look like a true work of art.

veining

This term refers to the fine lines or stripes that resemble veins, mainly used to describe natural patterns in marble, stone, or even foliage. Commonly mentioned in geology, botany, and architecture.

The veining in the marble countertop added a luxurious touch to the kitchen.
He studied the veining of leaves to understand plant diseases better.

Examples of usage

Her latest artwork features intricate marbleizing that resembles real marble.
The artist demonstrated the marbleizing technique at the workshop.

Translations

Translations of the word "marbleizing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 marmorização

🇮🇳 संगमरमर बनाना

🇩🇪 Marmorieren

🇮🇩 marmorisasi

🇺🇦 мармуризація

🇵🇱 marmoryzacja

🇯🇵 大理石化 (だいりせきか)

🇫🇷 marbrure

🇪🇸 marmoleado

🇹🇷 mermerleştirme

🇰🇷 대리석화 (대리석으로 만듦)

🇸🇦 تزيين بالرخام

🇨🇿 mramorování

🇸🇰 mramorizácia

🇨🇳 大理石化 (dà lǐ shí huà)

🇸🇮 marmoriranje

🇮🇸 marmarun

🇰🇿 мәрмәрлеу

🇬🇪 მარმარილიზაცია (mamrmarilizatsia)

🇦🇿 mərmərləşdirmə

🇲🇽 marmoleado

Etymology

The term 'marbleizing' originates from the word 'marble', which comes from the Greek 'marmaros' meaning 'shining stone'. The practice of creating marble-like patterns dates back to ancient times, with marbling techniques found in various cultures such as Turkish Ebru and Japanese Suminagashi. Marbleizing became popular in the Western world during the Renaissance, especially in bookbinding and interior decoration.