"Stormont" marbled paper





This is a very early ( C. 1819) example of what is now known as a "Stormont" marbled paper. This pattern, unlike most marbled papers, is characterized by the addition of turpentine to one of the colours used. When this turpentine colour is sprinkled on the marbling bath, as the colour spreads, the drops separate into a fine lace-like network.

 

 

 

As you can see, in the above case, it was the black colour that had the turpentine in it. The size of the  holes in the turpentine'd colour can be varied , depending on how much turpentine is put in it. Later versions tend to have finer holes than this.

 

 

The edges of the book are also done in the same pattern. Sadly, they have faded badly .