Ebru — Marbling Studio

Ebru — Marbling Studio is an app for iPhone and iPad that digitally recreates the traditional art of Turkish paper marbling, known as Ebru. It provides a simulation of the marbling process, allowing users to experience the technique of floating colors on a liquid surface and forming unique patterns, inspired by the centuries-old craft that originated in Greater Iran and Central Asia and became prominent in Ottoman Turkey.

The app features a physically inspired simulation built with Swift and Metal, enabling real-time interaction and visual effects that mimic the behavior of real marbling materials. Users can drop pigment onto a virtual 'size'—a viscous solution—where the droplets spread organically, interact with other colors through pushing, pulling, and deformation, and create patterns consistent with traditional Ebru art. The marbling tank in the app is designed to resemble an authentic Ebru tray, with a liquid surface that behaves like water. Under-lighting from below enhances the depth, glow, and vibrancy of the colors, resulting in artworks that display distinct pigment boundaries, fluid displacement, and harmonious flow, comparable to those produced by physical marbling techniques.

Ebru — Marbling Studio draws inspiration from a range of traditional Ebru patterns, including stone, gelgit, and Hatip floral designs. Each print generated by the app is unique, reflecting the monotype nature of real marbling art. The app is available for download on the Apple App Store and is designed for anyone interested in exploring or recreating the visual and procedural qualities of Turkish paper marbling on a digital platform.

No information is provided about the app's pricing, licensing, or additional integrations beyond its availability for iPhone and iPad devices.