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February 12, 2005

Paper Marbling / Bookbinding

The element of chance in paper marbling makes it attractive and addictive. The marbling process may be controlled to a certain extent, but it is never entirely predictable. Color combinations, design manipulation and serendipity provide endless possibilities, and create a compelling need for me to marble "just one more sheet!" Simple bookbinding came on the heels of paper marbling as a way to use the special papers.

This portfolio is for loose artwork on paper. I constructed it from chipboard (cardboard) and covered it with hand marbled paper, book cloth and, inside, the same colored paper that I used for marbling.
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This marbled paper over chipboard pencil box has been used in my workshop for 10 years.
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What else can I use the marbled paper for? Notecards?
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Some bound notepads and photo holders.
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Another box that's been in use for years.
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Bound covers for standard sizes of self-stick note pads.
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Posted by jacquie at February 12, 2005 04:50 PM

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