In binding and finishing, a type of edge staining in which the edges of a trimmed book are spattered with a dye or other colorant. A type of sprinkled edge, in which a dye is applied by sponge in an irregular pattern is known as mottle.
In binding and finishing, a type of edge staining in which the edges of a trimmed book are spattered with a dye or other colorant. A type of sprinkled edge, in which a dye is applied by sponge in an irregular pattern is known as mottle.