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Painting and decorating (1913)

Pearce, Walter · London : C. Griffin · leaf 286

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pon glass is done with isin-glass size. Take a pinch of best Russian isinglass, put it into apint of water, and stand the whole in a covered jar in the ovenfor a few hours ; when dissolved or cooked add a ^ pint of spiritsof wine (not methylated), and strain or filter through white filterpaper. The… … Fig. 75.—Gilders cushion. Clear Size for Gold.—Gold is often clear sized to improve itscolour and prevent blooming. This size, as well as that used formatt and burnish work, is best prepared from finest gelatine, orfrom boiled parchment cuttings. Tools for Laying Gold.—The operation of gilding is…

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