In the case of the Dandy Roll, the watermark is pressed into the wet pulp.
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A rare flaw in paper is when the watermark bit has been improperly repaired on the Dandy roll.
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A watermark is made by impressing a water coated metal stamp or dandy roll onto the paper during manufacturing.
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"' dandy roll "': a mesh covered hollow roll that rides on top of the Fourdrinier.
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The " dandy roll " is a light roller covered by material similar to window screen that is embossed with a pattern.
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The papermaker closely adjusts the pressure the Dandy Roll exerts on the paper to ensure a proper impression of the watermark design into the paper.
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The paper, shortly after being drawn from the vat, is usually pressed with a Dandy roll as the mechanism to imprint a watermark onto the paper.
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A defect was created when the Dandy roll was repaired and instead of a thistle bit, a rose bit was added creating the " three roses and a shamrock " flaw.
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"' Watermarks "'are created in the paper by special pieces of bent wire or " bits ", either attached to the mould or attached to the Dandy roll of machine-made paper.
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The Tudor crown watermark was replaced because the dandy roll was worn, and the St . Edward's Crown watermark was replaced because of the introduction of Scottish regional issues and perceived sensitivities as Elizabeth is the first Elizabeth to rule Scotland not the second.