Making Marbled Paper In Florence

Founded in 1856 the artisan workshop giulio giannini e figlio continues a tradition spanning six generation of family members.

Making marbled paper in florence. Old guide for a new road maria 6th generation. My grandfather used to say. In the legatoria la carta in florence i got a demonstration how florentine marbled paper is made. Alberto cozzi antico laboratorio artigianale.

See 37 traveler reviews 26 candid photos and great deals for florence italy at tripadvisor. Bottega d arte and artistic bookbinding since 1856. Known worldwide for its high quality hand tooled leather book bindings the firm also produces items such as marbled paper made by. Description florence papermaking workshop.

This class takes you on a fascinating journey behind the scenes of papermaking sharing traditional techniques developed over centuries and brought to perfection in florence. This is the peacock design unique to florence s marbled paper tradition. After recently receiving a great gift from my aunt i had to go about making her a thank you card. The paint is sprinkled on a gel made of seaweed a pattern is created with a pencil or a comb a sheet of paper is applied on top remove it delicately and you have beautiful florentine.

She did it magnificently in her demonstration we were not as able to do it on our own. My favorite paper shop in florence. Proudly display your creativity with this bold and beautiful italian marbled paper. Quick and easy marbled paper.

A 90 minute hands on workshop dedicated to the art of restoring antique prints and books. The workshop s are offered by request so if she s free she will make sure to work with your schedule while in florence. Single sheets of marbled paper sell for as little as 8. So first off what is paper marbling.

Paper marbling is a method that you can. So i decided on making her a card make out of marbled paper.