PAPER MARBLING AND EQUIPMENT
Alum (Aluminum Sulfate) Marblers use alum as a mordant to hold their inks to the paper. Safety Note: Protect the skin using rubber gloves or an adequate barrier cream. Can cause skin irritation or dermatitis.
1 lb $5.00
5+ lbs (Bulk) $17.50
25 lbs (Bulk) $80.00

Applicator Bottles for Color
For marblers who wish more control (or less mess) in applying color to the marbling bath. A four (4) ounce plastic bottle with a re-sealable snout-type cap and a glass marble. Shake bottle during application to keep pigment mixed. 4 oz capacity $1.10

Atomizers, Mouth
Used to apply Spirits of Soap or color to the marbling bath when a fine mist is required. May also be used to apply protective coatings (fixatives) to the completed sheets. Instructions included. Safety Note: Take care not to inhale the misted materials, as some of them may contain toxic solvents.

Atomizer Mouth $4.50

Broom Corn
For marblers who wish to make whisks for applying color. Length may occasionally vary. Supplied with instructions. 1/2 lb of broomcorn can make 8-12 whisks.
1/2 lb $5.00
1 lb $8.00

Carragheenan
(Size-Irish Moss) This is a food product that is the dried extract from Irish moss, not the moss plant itself. It is mixed in a blender and requires no boiling or straining. One pound will make approximately 27 gallons of size. In powdered form, the shelf life is about four (4) years if kept tightly sealed.
1/2 lb $20.00
1 lb $37.00
5 lbs (Bulk) $160.00

Type 2 Comb for Bouquet/Peacock Pattern
Following a design published in Diderot Encyclopedia (1789), the comb features 2 sets of offset teeth which intersect each other when the entire comb is moved in a gentle "S" motion along the long axis of the tank. Teeth are solid brass pins.
Large 23" for LargeTank
Large Type 2 $25.00
Small 17-7/8" for Small Tank
Small Type 2 $20.00

Brass Strip
Brass strip is sold separately to make your own combs. Custom fee of $5.00/comb made smaller than standard two sizes (Large and Small). Combs longer than 20-1/4" inches, please inquire. Inside measurement of tank is required for custom comb.
20 1/4" piece $36.00

Rakes
Used for the initial manipulation of the color on the size, our rakes are wood with brass teeth, spaced at 3-inch intervals.
Large 32" for Large Tank
Large Rake $8.50
Small 26" for Small Tank
Small Rake $8.00

Colophon Marbling Colors
Water Based
Stone ground in water these pigments are concentrated in 4 oz jars with instructions for mixing with oxgall. Colors denoted with an asterisk (*) are transparent and should be used as tints. Shelf life is indefinite, but varies by pigment, unless allowed to dry out.

Colophon Water Based Marbling Colors
Each color sold in 4 oz bottle
BASIC SET $58.00
Burnt Umber
Chrome Green
Titanium White
Cobalt Blue
Cad Yellow
Deep Red
Indigo Blue
(Note: Indigo Blue is affected by excessive calcium in the water)

GROUP 1 $6.50 ea
Burnt Sienna
Burnt Umber
Chrome Green
Russet, Titanium White
Van Dyke Brown

GROUP 2 $9.50 ea
Cobalt Blue
Forest Green
Steel Grey
Terre Verte
Titanium Yellow
Ultramarine Blue
Ultramarine Violet
Yellow Ochre
Prussian Blue

GROUP 3 $10.50 ea
Black
Cadmium Red
Cadmium Orange
Cadmium Yellow
Chrome Green Light
Deep Red, Indigo
Ultramarine Pink

GROUP 4 $12.00 jar

Viridian

NOTE: Prussian Blue is sensitive to cold weather and is shipped weather permitting It may not work satisfactorily in areas where the water is "hard". Use spring water or soft water instead.

Color Wheels Valuable to anyone interested in color relationships. One side relates traditional color theory while the other shows a method of obtaining a desired shade by mixing colors.

Small $4.25

Large $6.50

Colophon Marbling Tanks
The Colophon Marbling Tank is a vacuum formed high impact ABS plastic. The Tanks are designed with a self-draining "slop trough" to receive the skimmed size and comes with a cover/rinse board and skimmer. Sizes are inside measurements
Large Tank 20-1/4" x 25-1/2" Capacity: 2-1/2 gallons
Large Tank $85.00
Small Tank 15" x 19" Capacity: 2 gallons
Small Tank $65.00

Type 1 Comb for Nonpareil Patterns

Solid Brass is used because of its proven durability in water. It will not corrode in marbling liquids. Because the interval between teeth (1/4") is regular, and the teeth themselves are absolutely parallel, the resultant pattern is highly uniform.
Large 20-1/8" wide fits Large Marbling Tank $42.00
Small 14-7/8" wide fits Small Marbling Tank $38.00

Papers
Papers suitable for marbling.

Sulfite Paper  18.5"x24"
Per Sheet  $0.20

Iridescent Paper  28-3/8"x20"  9 colors available
81 lb text weight       Per Sheet  $1.00
105 lb cover weight  Per Sheet  $1.75

Linen Paper   17.5"x23"
70 lb text weight           Per Sheet  $0.40
80 lb black text weight  Per Sheet  $0.60
80 lb cover weight        Per Sheet  $0.95

Hahnemühle Ingress  18.75x24.75"
1-99 Sheets $1.20ea
100+ Sheets $1.10ea
200+ Sheets $1.00ea

Torchglow  17.5x23" 8 colors available
Per Sheet $0.25

Davey Board
Pressing Boards are used for restraining alum-dampened papers before they cured sufficiently for marbling; #18 is recommended. New boards are too absorbent, so spray them lightly with a cheap varnish.
#18 Half Sheet $2.20
#18 Full Sheet $4.40
#25 Half Sheet $1.80
#25 Full Sheet $3.60
Box Charge $4.00

Eyedroppers
Useful for dispensing drops of liquid (color, oxgall, sumifactant) with precision. The glass can be cleaned with a pipe cleaner.
One $0.70
6 or more $0.50

Frisket Film
Used for blocking out or resisting areas on the paper that one wishes left unmarbled.
Small Roll (12" x 4 yard) $20.00
Package of 12 (9" x 12" sheets) $18.00

Kodak Photo-Flo 200
Used as a color spreader in acrylic marbling.
2 oz bottle with eyedropper lid $4.50
16 oz bottle $13.50

Oxgall
Bovine gall, collected, prepared and aged at least 9 months. Preserved in alcohol. Instructions included. Shelf life is indefinite. It actually improves with age. Keep tightly capped.
2 oz bottle $5.00
Pint bottle $28.50

Pipettes
Plastic tube with a bulb at one end to hold colors.
Pipette $0.25
Bakerıs Dozen $3.00

Protective Barrier Cream
Paper marblers are exposed to the harmful metals in the colors. This highly recommended cream contains lanolin and provides adequate protection against absorbing these chemicals through the skin. OSHA approved.
Barrier Cream $5.00

Spirits of Soap
Used to produce both finely veined and Italian marbles. May be applied either with an atomizer or with a whisk. Safety note: Avoid inhaling the vapors when applying material with an atomizer.
2 oz bottle $6.00
Pint bottle $28.50

Soap
I have been using Masterıs Hand Soap for over 18 years to remove paint from my hands
1.5 oz bar $1.50
4.5 oz bar $2.99

Kiss Off Stick $3.98

Brush Cleaner $1.50

Stylus
A steel needle held firmly in a plastic handle. Used in freestyle marbling.
Each $0.70
6 or more each $0.50

Workshops in Western Marbling
These classes are conducted in the studio of Nancy Morains in Lacey, Washington. They are small classes limited to no more than 2 students. It lasts a full day and covers preparation of alum, size, paper, inks and brushes. We spend most of the time in the tank and cover many patterns, problems and the history of marbling.

You can call or write to inquire about classes. A class will be arranged to fit your schedule. 

AVAILABLE BY REQUEST
Paper Sample Book Colophon carry papers for Marbling. Due to changes in the manufacturing of paper, the brand of papers may change often. Please call for a paper sample book of available papers. Marbling Tray and Accessories Brochure.