Erdem Balikci

Ebru Tools

Bakır (Tray) - A shallow, rectangular tray traditionally made of copper, used to hold the water and carrageenan mixture where the paint floats.

Kitre (Carrageenan) - A thickening agent from seaweed, mixed with water to create a viscous solution for the paint to float on.

Fırça (Brushes) - Special brushes made from horsehair and rosewood, used to sprinkle and manipulate the paint.

Boya (Pigments) - Natural or synthetic pigments mixed with water and ox-gall to help the paint spread and form patterns.

Öd (Ox-Gall) - A liquid from cattle gallbladders, mixed with paints to decrease surface tension and allow paint to float.

Tarak (Comb) - A tool with various numbers of teeth for creating patterns by dragging through the paint.

Şal (Rake) - Similar to the comb, with fewer teeth, used for creating larger patterns.

Tezhip (Gold Leaf) - Used to embellish Ebru artwork, adding a luxurious element.

Biz (Stylus) - A pointed tool for fine-tuning the design and creating intricate details.

Kağıt (Paper) - A specific type of absorbent paper that captures the Ebru design when laid onto the water's surface.