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QBG Library - Marbling and Decorative Paper Techniques

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Ref. Title Publisher Date Author Synopsis
C1 The Art of Marbled Paper Zaehnsdorf 1990 Miura, Einen Marbled patterns and how to make them. Miura is a world renowned master. A good 'how to do it' and instructions on how to obtain most of the standard patterns, all illustrated in full colour. Over 70 beautiful colour illustrations
C2 Paper Pleasures Angus & Robertson 1987 Shannon, Faith From basic skills to creative ideas. Contents include: Paper making, cutting, tearing, folding etc; Decorating, paste, spattering, resist printing etc.; Marbling; using paper to make boxes, jewellery lampshades etc.; making books. It looks so easy. Lots of beautiful illustrations in colour
C3 Making Decorated Papers     Chambers, Anne  
C4 (A & B) The Practical Guide to Marbling Paper Thames & Hudson 1990 Chambers, Anne The text deals with the technique of marbling paper in the classic tradition, using ox gall and water colours on a size of carrageen moss. Beginners can learn their skills with easily improvised equipment and readily available materials, and then progress to the more elaborate processes involved in making papers by the same method that were employed hundreds if years ago. Illustrates principal antique patterns in colour and gives step-by-step directions on how they are created . 82 illustrations, 54 in colour. 2 copies
C5 Marbling Paper & Fabric Sterling/Lark 1992 Taylor, Carol The author and 3 professional marblers contributed to this book which contains a history and basics of marbling. Projects such as wearable art, stationery and books, are described and illustrated.
C6 Techniques for Marbleizing Paper Dover 1992 Grünebaum, Gabriele Part I describes general preparations; Part II gives recipes with b & w illustrations; Part III contains practical advice.
C7 (A & B) A Craftsman's Guide to Edge Decoration Standing Press 1993 Mitchell, John Book for advanced bookbinders on equipment and techniques for gilding, gauffering, edge marbling and others.
C8 A Craftsman’s Guide - An Introduction to Gold Finishing Standing Press 1995 Mitchell, John Progressive steps revealing skills and techniques for working with gold.
C9 DVD Paper Pleasures Designer Bookbinding 1992 Shannon, Faith Contains extracts from a seminar/workshop by Faith Shannon, author of a Paper Pleasures
C10 Paper Perfect B T Batsford Ltd London 1998 Ishaque, Labeena A brief history of paper is followed by 25 ideas in 4 chapters entitled Materials and Basic Techniques, The Home, Stationery and Accessories. For each idea, eg "Wallets" or "Golden Lanterns", there is a list of materials and step-by-step method.
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