ONLINE CATALOG 7/22/08

IRIS NEVINS
DECORATIVE PAPERS
P.O.Box 429 Johnsonburg NJ 07846
908-813-8617
e-mail:irisnevins@verizon.net

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MARBLING SUPPLIES

Price List effective 5/14/08

WATER BASED MARBLING COLORS FOR PAPER

Lamp Black
Ultramarine Blue
Navy Blue (sim.to Indigo)
Teal (sim.to Milori)
orange
Red Ochre
Rose Madder (Hot Pink)
Purple
Yellow Ochre (mustard)
Brown
Spring Green
Forest Green
Lime Green
Grey
White

We are currently looking for a good substitute for Cadmium Red and Cadmium Yellow, though the Yellow ochre is close enough for most. Unfortunately due to insurance issues and cadmiums being a heavy metal based pigment, we are no longer carrying them. Even though it has been sufficiently proven that they are safe in art materials such as paints, and only breathing the pigment powders can be a problem, which is my own personal risk here if any, we are making this concession to political correctness. Do not fear any leftover cadmium paints you have. They are not dangerous, though our insurance company fears someone will think they are and are worried someone may protest or worse. They are, by the way fully legal, and considered safe enough to sell in art stores as gouaches, oil and watercolors. If you wish, however, you may return any you have for an equal amount of the red or yellow ochre. For the moment, try the Red Ochre, it is a nice brick red, and the Yellow Ochre is very close to the Cadmium Yellow. Experiments are under way and we are confident we will be able to supply a good red in the near future that is considered non-toxic in the very near future.

8 oz.-$7.50 Pints-$13.50 Quarts-$26.00

FABRIC & PAPER MARBLING ACRYLICS

Discontinued, Please try Golden Acrylics or Some colors of the Ceram-Coat line available at Walmart work well

CARRAGEENAN

Carrageenan is a seaweed extract and is used to make the size bath. This is the instant, "no-cook" variety and can be easily made in a blender. Carrageenan gives a size bath superior to any other in marbling, and was developed for use by the "father" of modern marbling, Josef Halfer at the turn of the century.
Gives the finest lines possible foreither water-based or acrylic marbling. Due to recent large price rise in carrageenan we are having to raise the price, but will now also offer half pound packs for your convenience in case you don't need a whole pound.

$19.50 per 1/2 lb. $39.00 for 1 lb.

ALUM

Alum is a white crystaline powder, which is dissolved in hot water and sponged onto paper before marbling. Fabrics also need to be dipped into an alum solution prior to marbling. Alum is a "mordant", an agent which binds the colors to the item being marbled.

$8.50 per pound

OX-GALL

Ox-gall is the fluid found in the gall bladder of a bovine animal such as an ox or cow. It is used to
disperse the water-based marbling colors, and enables them to float and remain separate from one another on the surface of the size. A little goes a long way.

1 oz.dropper bottle $5.50 2oz. $10.00

TOOLS OF THE TRADE

TROUGHS - Made of durable, lightweight plastic with a waste area. Small & Large size. Check for
current pricing and availability.

RAKES & COMBS - Light weight wood and rust-proof pins. Fits above troughs.

3" spaced rake - $35.00
Non-pareil comb 3/16" spacing - $65.00
Bouquet Frame - $40.00

MARBLING KITS

WATER BASE PAPER MARBLING KIT - A beginners' kit for new marbling students. Kit includes:

1/2 lb.alum,1/2 lb. carrageenan, 1 0z. ox-gall, four 8oz. jars of colors and an instruction sheet for
preparing ingredients. $48.00 + $9.00S/H

ACRYLIC FABRIC & PAPER MARBLING KIT - Discontinued

PAPERS FOR MARBLING

we are now including for sale the luxurious NATUR TEXT papers in "warm white" (the only current color is off white) . They come in tubes of 25 sheets at $.37.50 plus $9.00 shipping & handling in USA and are 19 X 25 long grain. So luxurious you could sleep on them and they take the paints beautifully. Smoothe finish. They are archival quality and made from cellulose, but feel like rag. A favorite of many book conservators. Ingres is 50 cents more per sheet.

HANDHELD AGATE BURNISHERS

These burnishers fit in the palm of your hand and have an indentation for your thumb! Just glide a bar of paraffin or some beeswax lightly over your papers, just enough to allow the burnisher to glide....not so much that you coat the paper, and rub away to bring up a SHINE! $18.00 plus $5.75 shipping.

INSTRUCTION BOOKS BY I. NEVINS

TRADITIONAL MARBLING - $12.50 & $6.00 S/H paperbound

FABRIC MARBLING - $12.50 & $6.00S/H paperbound

105 HELPFUL MARBLING HINTS-$12.50 & $6.00S/H paperbound

VARIETIES OF SPANISH MARBLING.....12 Original marbled specimens
hardbound.....$65.00 + $9.50 S/H
Supplies Limited - only 325 copies printed.

SHIPPING & TERMS

For postage & handling for marbling supplies see list below. Include payment with each order. Checks should be made out to Iris Nevins.Orders will be shipped FedEx Ground unless you specify otherwise.
Please Include a street address and phone number in case we have any questions about your order.

New Jersey residents must add 7% sales tax, or supply a resale number.

Shipping Fees - For orders not specified
Please email for shipping amounts.

Please send all orders & inquiries to :
Iris Nevins
P.O. Box 429
Johnsonburg, NJ 07846
908-813-8617
e-mail:irisnevins@verizon.net

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ORDERING INFORMATION - MARBLED PAPERS

THE PATTERNS - Basic patterns can be seen in the above samplings. Many variations are possible though. If you have any other ideas or need an early paper duplicated feel free to inquire.

CONSISTENCY - All the sheets are individually hand-marbled, so there are slight differences from sheet to sheet of the same design. This is actually a sign of their authenticity. It is, however, possible to match large amounts of paper very closely for edition runs.

COLORS - Thecolors are ground in the studio. They are formulated to give most traditional look possible. It is best to order papers that need to match closely at the same time, as there may be minor "dye-lot" differences from batch to batch.

PAPER - The sheets are 19" X 25"(there may be minimal shrinkage, at most 1/8" all around with the numerous soakings and drying the papers go through) short grain. Most people prefer the pattern to run up and down the 25" side, so most of our backupstock is made this way. If you prefer the design to run the other way,
this may be ordered. There really is no true right side up for the patterns, as they were laid into the old books in many different directions. Colored Papers and Long Grain papers are available on
special order. Stock is now made on acid-free paper, though the marbling process puts a little acid on the marbled side, but it is minimal.

CUSTOM ORDERS - The sheets are made in sets of four, so there is a minimum of four of any custom paper, or in multiples of four (4,8,12,etc.). Allow 2-3 weeks for custom orders, with very large orders possibly taking a bit longer. Custom orders are not exchangeable. Orders may be placed in any quantity. If you wish for sample sheets they will be priced per sheet, S/H charges apply.

STOCK ORDERS - We maintain a large backup stock, always ready for immediate shipment. It is not possible to stock all designs in all color themes, but generally there is something close to what you need on the shelf. There is no minimum for stock orders, and they are exchangeable at any time for any reason as long as they are returned in resaleable condition and the appropriate shipping amount is enclosed for your return order.

TERMS - Please enclose payment with order, or you may use a credit card via Paypal.

CLASSES - Private lessons are available at your convenience in the marbling studio. Call or write for more information.

PRICING INFORMATION

SHEET AMOUNT PRICE PLUS SHIPPING
1-24 $8.75 each shipping $9.00
25-49 8.25 each shipping $10.00
50-99 7.75 each shipping $11.50
100-199 7.25 each shipping $13.00

200 or more (From mixed stock only)- 7.00 each, inquire for shipping rates

*We will be happy to marble custom papers in much larger quantity, but the lowest custom price is $7.25 per sheet

SPECIALTY PATTERNS-Moire, Ghost, NJ Ripple, Rainbow Spanish.....13.75 each & S/H

OVERSEAS ORDERS-Payment must be in US Dollars, drawn on a US bank. Can ship air or surface. Inquire for shipping charges.

ALASKA & HAWAII-Orders will be sent UPS 2nd Day Air. Inquire for additional charges.

OTHER ITEMS

MARBLED SILK SCARVES-9" X 54". Specify color choice and alternate. Hand washable, exchangeable if color selection is disliked......$35.00 & $6.75 S/H

FAKE-BOOKS - These delightful Hollow Books hide your treasures! Current "Title" is "Mice & Men" Specify first and second color choices. Patterns and colors vary..................$20.00 & $7.50 s/h

REPRODUCTION RIGHTS & USAGE
All sheets produced are under copyright protection, however, we will be happy to license any paper for reproduction to enhance your product.

MARBLING ADVICE IS FREE VIA E-MAIL ANYTIME, WHETHER YOU BUY OUR SUPPLIES OR NOT! THE GOAL IS TO KEEP THE ART OF MARBLING ALIVE AND WELL!

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