Urbino, L. B. (Levina Buoncuore), -1888, Day, Henry, Duke University. Library. Jantz Collection. German Americana · Boston : J.E. Tilton · leaf 303
hair work ishalf the length of the hairs which make it. If you have but ascant pattern, use the short hairs first, not the shortest, but begin-ning with those perhaps of five inches in length, and then takingthose which are longer. Practice in this art is of more value than precept. The artistwill… … HOSE who are so fortunate as tohave in their possession finefeathers can certainly make fineflowers. Have at hand gum insolution, French paper for wind-ing stems, and wire of differentsizes. Draw the under side ofthe feather gently over the edgeof your penknife to bend it inthe required direction;…
Decorative arts · Decoration and ornament · Art
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