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A manual of instruction in the art of wood engraving. With a description of the necessary tools and apparatus, and concise directions for their use; explanation of the terms used, and the methods employed for producing the various classes of wood engravings (1867)

Fuller, Sarah E., ca. 1829-1902 · Boston, J. Watson · leaf 36

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hich the transfer was made. Dex ■terously trim any lines which have been left too thick, WOOD ENGRAriNG. 33 but be careful not to trim too much. The wood engrayercan always get the subject lighter, but cannot reproducethe black which has been cut away; so care must• be ob-served not to get the… … cuts of this character, in connection with those that com-/ bine tints with form. Great care is necessary, in cuttingoutline pictures, not to bruise the lines with the tool. This example, a stonehenge, will bring into use the pre-vious lessons, and introduce some variety. Commence 34 WOOI>…

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