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Coloring and decoration of ceramic ware (1898)

Brongniart, Alexandre, 1770-1847 · Chicago : Windsor & Kenfield · leaf 133

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130 mortar to catch pieces that fly out, then the fragments thus formed are crushed against the sides of the mortar. GRINDING THE COLORS. The color thus triturated is then reduced to a state of im¬ palpable powder by grinding. To grind the colors well is always important, in regard to the… … ing. The success of a work of art may depend upon the great and equal fineness of all the colors and of their purity; in con¬ sequence the most certain means of attaining these conditions should be employed, no matter what the expense. The success of a high priced work of art will repay the outlay.…

Color in the ceramic industries · Coloring matter · Glazes · Slips (Ceramics)

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