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.
This marbled paper over chipboard pencil box has been used in my workshop for 10 years.
What else can I use the marbled paper for? Notecards?
Some bound notepads and photo holders.
Another box that’s been in use for years.
Bound covers for standard sizes of self-stick note pads.
