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Paper marbling

Colour floated on a thickened bath, combed into pattern, then lifted onto the sheet in a single pull. No two are the same.

1 maker · 18 pieces

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Questions

Where can I buy hand-marbled paper in the UK?

The Haud sells hand-marbled paper made in Britain, each sheet marbled one at a time, and every piece links to the profile of the marbler who made it.

Is paper marbling an endangered craft?

Yes. The Heritage Crafts Red List classes paper marbling as Endangered. Buying sheets from the people who still make them is one of the most direct ways to keep the craft going.

How is marbled paper made?

Colours are floated on the surface of a thickened bath, combed and drawn into a pattern, and then a sheet of paper is laid on top to lift the whole design off in one go. The bath can only make that pattern once, which is why no two sheets are the same.

What can I use marbled paper for?

Bookbinders use it for endpapers and covers. It is also used to line boxes and drawers, to cover notebooks and portfolios, for collage, for framing on its own, and to wrap a present that deserves more than shop paper.

How do I know these pieces are really handmade in Britain?

Every maker on The Haud applies and is reviewed individually before they can sell, and imports, mass production and resellers are not allowed. Each piece links to the profile of the person who made it, so you can see who they are and where they work before you buy. Payment is taken by Stripe. On UK orders you have at least 14 days from delivery to change your mind, except on personalised and commissioned pieces, and anything faulty or not as described is always covered.

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