Everybody's paint book : a complete guide to the art of outdoor and indoor painting : designed for the special use of those who wish to do their own work and consisting of practical lessons in plain painting, varnishing, polishing, staining, paper-hanging, kalsomining, etc. ... precise directions are given for mixing paints for all purposes (1902)
Gardner, F. B. (Franklin B.) · New York : M.T. Richardson · leaf 125
EYERYnOPY’s PATISTT BOOK. 117 lift tho first paper leaf, leaving the gold on the opposite side; then, holding the book close to the work, with its front edge pointing downward or toward the bottom of the letter or ornament, lightly touch the size, and roll the book upward, pressing lightly upon the… … Ftg. 31 nirRESENTS a Gilder’s Tip fob Lifting Gold Leaf. with tlie side of the forefinger, until the toj? edge of the sizing is reached, or the whole leaf laid on; repeat this till the whole of the sizing is covered, then wipe it over g.’utly with a bunch of cotton. Another plan is to first cut off…
House painting · Painting, Industrial
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