This is the gel git pattern, sometimes it masquerades as the chevron pattern. It's achieved by dragging combs across the paint vertically and horizontally. It's the starting point of all combed patterns.
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Non Pariel (without equal)
Similar to the Dutch pattern.
The final comb used has teeth set 2 to 3 mm apart.
The final comb used has teeth set 2 to 3 mm apart.
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Peacock or Bouqet pattern
A rake with rows of off-set teeth is used for this pattern.
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French Curl or Snail
on Non Pariel
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Turkish or Stone pattern
This is a vintage 17th century paper sample from
The University of Washington's book arts collection.
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French Curl or Snail
on Turkish or Stone pattern
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Shell Pattern
Same as the stone except the last (& most dominant) colour applied
is mixed with turpentine or oil causing the white outlines
and a concentration of darker pigment toward the centre of the final "stones".
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Tiger or Cat's Eye Marble
A mixture of lime water and potash in the final droplets create a design that resembles irises.
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Spanish over Turkish and Shell
The illusion of drapery folds happen when you shift the paper back & forth as you lay it on the bath.
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Zebra
Large stones over a combed pattern
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Antique Straight
Small stones over a combed pattern
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Gloster (Gloucester) Pattern
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Gloster (Gloucester) Pattern
A dispersant is added to the final colour
Creating the broken paint effect.
Gloster is associated with combed patterns
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Stormont Pattern
A dispersant is added to the entire bath
Stormont is associated with the stone pattern
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Italian
or an aerator in the final step.
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Double marbled
and then marbled again
example is Italian over Spanish Moire on Turkish.
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marbling workshop circa 1770
The tools used haven't really changed at all.
