I have recently joined this list and would like to introduce myself. My name is Susan Haufler Foster. I was once a very active marbler, but that was about 10...
I remember Susan making some superb Spanish wave papers. What do they say about riding a bike? Once you learn how you don't forget. Let's see some more of...
Marbling is a craft, and your hands have not forgotten how to do it. It's your head playing tricks on you. Let your hands do the work and you'll find that,...
... Hi Patty, With a little research you can find a number of professional marblers in England. Falkiners Fine Papers in Southhampton Row, near Russell...
Of allergies to substances for marbling--my first guess--is certainly a sensitivity to something in the air around your set up. Thanks very much for posting...
Hi Sharon, Good to hear another Australian marbler is coming onto the scene. If you have contacted Vi Wilson you will get the best advice and help - what she...
When I spoon out the alum to mix it, I ALWAYS hold my breath...or else have a sneezing fit. I also hate the feel of aluming without gloves...it makes my skin...
You have a very good point about alum as powder--and inhalant. Other types of alum are used in pickling--and there is a type used--when disslolved in water--as...
The last I heard of Sarah Amatt was from Gloucestershire. I am not sure if she is still marbling. Vi W ... [Non-text portions of this message have been...
Alum is a double sulphate, consists of a metal (aluminium or potassium), sulphate and cristal water. It was used of old for tanning and fabric dying and is one...
Thanks for info....technically what did they die of and what symptoms. Alum of other sorts is used in pickling and for soaking feet, so I wonder what if any...
I think the idea for the alum for the feet--is an ancient medical treatment--and in modern footcare--I have never seen it used. Probably--it was a short term...
Hello Fellow Marbler's!, My name Is Gretchen I live in The Bay Area In central California. I was a "block" tye -dyer in the late 60s.About five years ago I...
I don't know which of the substances is responsible for what, but I'll find out (this can take some time). I need only very few aggressive chemicals and these...
greetings all, i am updating the marbling mailing list and am looking for information about the duntog paper mill in the philippines. is it still in business?...
MArie...I sent you a long email and it came back again as possible spam, so I sent from another account....did you get it? How do we avoid this? IrisNevins ...
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In a message dated 9/10/03 4:54:11 PM, marie-p@... writes: << he mailing list is used to notify interested people about upcoming marbling...
Hi everyone. My name is Edwa and I've been lurking in this group for a while. I've been marbling on pro chem's methylcel but I want to try carrageanan. Where...
Hello Edwa,check out "dharma trading" they have all I need for marbling,but different paints work differently on methel verses carageenan...its all trial and...
Hello Susan and welcome back! If you are ever traveling north on 101, please let me know and please stop by and visit. Regards, Gail [Non-text portions of...
I am glad that alum, as a hazard, came up. Ask for a safety data sheet from your supplier. It will tell you that alum should not be inhaled, wash off skin...
I am curious about your statement about dyes from pro chem. Have you not had good results with them? I have been using their methyl cel and marbling colors...
LOL Gail! I does taste alittle like salty unsweeted lemonade! Sometimes I,ll "Test" the waters by alittle "lick".But yes never in great amounts. Gail...
Yeah know I never thought of pro-chemical,geeeze I bought my dyes though them in the 70,s but marbling products great...and good prices I see too!...Hey can...
Wonder why they use it in pickling then? I have been tasting my papers many years, if I forgot to mark the alumed side! irisnevins Message text written by...
