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How to paint signs and sho' cards (1920)

Matthews, E. C. (Eric Christian), 1892-1977 · New York, J. S. Ogilvie publishing company · leaf 71

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y tacky, mix alumi-num powder with zinc white ground in oil andrubbing varnish. Thin with turpentine if neces-sary and apply as a paint, instead of letteringwith the Japan size and rubbing the aluminum onafterwards. You can mix aluminum with bronzing liquid orJapan dryer and letter with it, but the… … Following is a description of the principalkinds of ready made sign letters. Wood letters for fastening on boards or wirescreen come in perhaps a dozen different sizesand in many different styles. The face of the letter is usually gilded with goldleaf when used. You can get price lists on…

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