• (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Cockle
Cockling is the term given to ripples occurring in a piece of paper. The effect is usually caused by exposure of the paper to moisture such as water - also known as water damage. Cockling can be reduced or removed by slightly moistening the paper and then pressing it between blotting paper and weights.
Wrinkling or puckering in paper supports, caused by applying washes onto a flimsy or improperly stretched surface.
A broad wrinkle or system of wrinkles without creasing.
The wavy or wrinkled appearance of paper when ink absorption limits have been exceeded, or a printing defect typically seen as deforming wrinkles on paper and usually caused by heavy ink loads or moisture.