the invention is a method of producing dispersions of aqueous globules in an aqueous medium . the aqueous phases are rendered insoluble or immiscible in one another by the presence in separate phases of colloidal ionic reactants , preferably macromolecular polyelectrolytes , which are opposite in charge . the dispersed globules are larger than colloidal dimensions , and may be as large as one - half inch or more in length . if desired , they can be separated from the continuous medium and dried as discrete particles . when one or more of the aqueous phases are different in color , the compositions are useful in producing multicolor coatings , ceramic glazes , and fibrous webs . the dispersion is unique in that each of the dispersed globules possesses such plasticity and coherence that it may be subjected to substantial shear without subdividing . the dispersion when the globules are colored may be applied to a desired surface to impart either a first or second decorative appearance thereto . the first decorative appearance is attained when some of the globules are colored differently from others , and the suspending medium is substantially clear or translucent . on application of the dispersion to a surface , due to the resilience and cohesiveness of the material defining the globules , the globules appear in a uniform spaced relationship and assume a configuration which is relatively independent of the method of application . the second decorative appearance is attained when both the globules and suspending medium are colored and different in color from one another . the pattern obtained by application is then variable in accordance with the method of deposition . when the dispersion is applied by brush or roller , inherent small variations in film thickness result in different flow patterns of globules and suspending medium , imparting a striated or mottled decorative appearance to the surface corresponding to the directional shear or geometrical configuration of the application tool .