Paper Marbling/Books/Supplies (2)
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INK & GALL, A Marbling Journal
Box 1469
Taos NM 87571
(Published as two issues plus two newsletters per year. This is the
_publication of record_ in the marbling world. Articles in each issue
include historical subjects, technical information, current and
upcoming exhibitions and events, and at least two tipped in papers.
The newsletter sections are more informal, with discussion of current
issues. $35.00 year/Current single issue $17.50.)
MARBLING BATH
Marbling Artists Cooperative Network
P.O. Box 374
Delmar NY 12054-0374
(This is a new (first issue Spring 1994) publication by a new
organization. More informal and chattier than Ink & Gall, it promises
to provide a valuable forum for marblers. You can join MACN and
subscribe (four issues) for $25.00.)
Below are several practical _how-to_ books on marbling. All include
bibliographies and lists of suppliers; Maurer's books also have good
plans for constructing marbling equipment and tools.
AN INTRODUCTION TO WATERCOLOR AND CARRAGHEENAN MARBLING
Paul and Diane Maurer
1984, self-published
MARBLING, A Complete Guidex
Diane Vogel Maurer with Paul Maurer
1991, Crescent
MARBLING ON FABRIC
Polly Fox
1989, Fresh Ink Press
(Despite its title, Fox's book includes basic paper marbling
techniques as well.)
For those interested in the history of marbling, the following books
are of interest and of some practical value in the studio:
THE PROGRESS OF THE MARBLING ART
Josef Halfer
1989, facsimile of the 1893 edition, Fresh Ink Press
MARBLED PAPER, Its History, Techniques, and Patterns
Richard J. Wolfe
1990, University of Pennsylvania Press
THE ART OF MARBLED PAPER
Einen Miura
1990, Kodansha
What to DO with all this paper you've marbled? These books provide
some ideas:
PAPER PLEASURES
Faith Shannon
1987, Weidenfield & Nicholson
DECORATIVE PAPER
Diane V. Maurer-Mathison
1993, BBD Illustrated Books
These titles, and lots more, are available from Marbler's Bookshelf,
Box 1469, Taos NM 87571, (505) 586-1607. They will send you their
complete list.
***SUPPLIERS OF MARBLING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (USA)***
Many tools and supplies for marbling are not easily obtainable at art
supply stores, but these and a variety of papers are available by
mail order. Here are some sources which I have found dependable.
A variety of marbling kits have become available; some are very well
designed and workable, but most are not compatible with the
traditional watercolor process. An exception is the kit made by Dryad
in England; it contains their excellent colors and carragheenan size.
There is a growing interest in marbling with acrylics, and a well
thought out kit is made by Sails International, manufacturer of Dr.
Ph. Martin's products.
Colophon Book Arts Supply
3046 Hogum Bay Road NE
Olympia WA 98506
(marbling and bookbinding supplies, marbling tanks. Catalog $2.)
Diane Maurer Hand Marbled Papers
Box 78
Spring Mills PA 16875
(marbling colors, supplies)
Decorative Papers / Faith Harrison
Box 749
Easthampton MA 01020
(marbling colors, supplies)
TALAS
213 W 35th Street
New York NY 10001-1996
(marbling and bookbinding supplies, conservation materials. Catalog
$5.)
Daniel Smith
4130 First Av S
Seattle WA 98134-2302
(general art supplies; mostly of interest to marblers for an
extensive paper selection. Catalog $5.00)
Paper Source
207 W Superior Street
Chicago IL 60610
Dharma Trading Co.
Box 150916
San Rafael CA 94915
(all you'll ever need for fabric marbling: colors, size, silk,
cotton.)