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THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF PICTURE FRAMING TECHNIQUES A COMPREHENSIVE VISUAL GUIDE TO TRADITIONAL AND CONTEMPORARY TECHNIQUES
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| Encycl Picture Framing Techniques
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A FRAME DOES MORE THAN SIMPLY SURROUND A PICTURE, IT CAN BE A WORK OF ART. WITH A GUIDE THAT OFFERS DETAILED COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS OF FINISHED FRAMES, ARTISTS CAN CHOOSE THE RIGHT MOLDING, MOUNT, OR FINISH TO COMPLEMENT ANY OBJECT: WORKS ON PAPER, OILS AND ACRYLICS, MIRRORS, TEXTILES AND MORE. BEGIN WITH BASIC CARPENTRY (CUTTING THE MOUNT AND FRAME, JOINING THE FRAME, CUTTING THE GLASS, AND FINAL ASSEMBLY) AND PROGRESS TO ADVANCED JOINERY WHERE YOU'LL EXPLORE MORE UNUSUAL AND COMPLEX FRAMES AND THEIR UNDERLYING STRUCTURES. DISCOVER A WEALTH OF WOOD FINISHES, PAINT FINISHES AND GILDING TECHNIQUES, INCLUDING WATER GILDING, TRANSFER GILDING, LIMING, IMITATION MARBLE, VERDIGRIS, TORTOISESHELLING, AND SGRAFFITO, USED SINCE THE ITALIAN RENAISSANCE. WITH TIPS ON CLEANING AND REPAIRING FRAMES, AND ADVICE ON THE BEST WAY TO HANG PICTURES, THIS WILL BE A RESOURCE YOU'LL TURN TO AGAIN AND AGAIN. 8 3/4 X 8 3/4 - ALL IN COLOR. 176 PAGES, PAPERBACK.
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PRACTICAL GILDING© - COMPREHENSIVE INTRODUCTION TO OIL AND WATER GILDING
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| Practical Gilding
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VERY HELPFUL FOR BEGINNERS, BUT ALSO AN EXCELLENT PROBLEM-SOLVING RESOURCE FOR THE EXPERIENCED, PRACTICAL GILDING© COVERS MATERIALS REQUIRED AND PROCEDURES TO USE:
CHAPTERS INCLUDE SURFACE PREPARATION, OIL GILDING, GESSO, WATER GILDING, SPECIAL TECHNIQUES, VARNISHING AND MORE. SOFTCOVER, 74 PAGES WITH B&W ILLUSTRATIONS, 5-5/8" X 8-1/2".
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Finishing Supplies - Knives & Spatulas
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TWO TOOLS ESSENTIAL TO SUCCESSFUL GILDING
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| Gilder's Knife
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TO SUCCEED IN GILDING, A GOOD PLACE TO BEGIN IS WITH THESE TWO ESSENTIAL TOOLS:
132-197 - SINGLE EDGE, SQUARE TIP GILDER'S KNIFE HAS A 5-1/2" LONG BLADE (FINAL HONING REQUIRED) AND IS USED FOR MOVING AND CUTTING LEAF ON A GILDER'S PAD. 132-194 - GILDER'S PAD HAS PLAIN 6" X 6" SURFACE FOR ARRANGING LEAF PRIOR TO CUTTING AND FOLLOWS THE AMERICAN DESIGN (SHIELD NOT INCLUDED).
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Finishing Supplies - Not Listed Elsewhere
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IMITATION GOLD AND SILVER LEAF ROLLS BEST-SUITED FOR LARGE FLAT SURFACES
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| Imitation Gold Leaf-6"x164'roll
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APPLIED BY HAND OR WITH A GILDING WHEEL AND SOLD IN ROLLS, IMITATION GOLD AND SILVER LEAF LOOK LIKE THE REAL THING BUT COST MUCH LESS:
130-751 - IMITATION GOLD LEAF IS AN 85% COPPER AND 15% ZINC ALLOY THAT SIMULATES 22K GENUINE GOLD LEAF (DUE TO COPPER, WILL TARNISH WITHOUT SEALING). 130-754 - IMITATION SILVER LEAF IS ACTUALLY PURE ALUMINUM THAT WILL SLIGHTLY DARKEN WITHOUT SEALING BUT WILL NOT TARNISH LIKE ACTUAL SILVER. WAX USED DURING MANUFACTURING LEAVES A SLIGHT FILM ON EACH PRODUCT - SEALER, IF USED, SHOULD BE SOLVENT-BASED
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Finishing Supplies - Not Listed Elsewhere
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VARIEGATED METAL LEAF ADDS COLORFUL ACCENTS TO GILDING PROJECTS
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| Red Variegated Leaf
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SPECIALLY TREATED TO CREATE COLORFUL PATTERNS, EACH LEAF OF VARIEGATED METAL LEAF IS UNIQUE AND UNLIKE ANY OTHER:
132-014 - RED VARIEGATED IS A COMBINATION OF COPPER AND RED, ORANGE, YELLOW AND SLIGHT BLUE TONES WITH RED PREDOMINANT - COLOR CAN BE INTENSE AND IRIDESCENT. 132-179 - PRODUCED FROM COLOR #2 COMPOSITION METAL LEAF, BLUE VARIEGATED FEATURES A HIGHER PROMINENCE OF DEEP BLUE TONES WHILE 132-179 GREEN VARIEGATED DISPLAYS OVERALL SUBDUED AND MELLOW SHADES. 5-1/2" X 5-1/2" LEAVES, SOLD IN BOOKS OF 25. DUE TO COPPER ALLOY IN THESE PRODUCTS, LEAF MUST BE SEALED TO PREVENT TARNISHING.
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Finishing Supplies - Not Listed Elsewhere
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GILDER'S WHITING FOR A PERFECT GESSO BASE - GROUND RABBIT SKIN GLUE SAVES TIME AND EFFORT
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| Gilders Whiting
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A SOFT, WHITE AMORPHOUS CALCIUM CARBONATE POWDER, GILDER'S WHITING IS MIXED WITH WATER AND HIDE GLUE TO FORM A MOLDABLE GESSO:
PERFECT FOR REPAIRING DAMAGE TO ORNATE ANTIQUE PICTURE FRAMES; ALSO USED AS A GILDING BASE. HELPS CONTROL GLOSS, ADD TEXTURE, ABSORB OIL AND PROVIDE PLASTICITY. RABBIT SKIN GLUE IS DRIED AND GROUND AND READY TO USE. JUST ADD HOT WATER AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS. SOLD IN 1 LB. CONTAINERS. USA.
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Finishing Supplies - Not Listed Elsewhere
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GOLD SIZE FOR ADHERING GOLD, SILVER AND COPPER LEAF AND MICA POWDERS
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| 1/2 Pint Clear Slow Drying Gold Size
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AVAILABLE IN 8 OZ. AND 16 OZ. CANS, CLEAR ROLCO GOLD SIZE PROVIDES A STRONG, PERMANENT BOND FOR METALLIC LEAF AND MICA POWDERS:
SLOW-SET OIL GILDING SIZE DRIES TO A WORKABLE TACK IN 10-12 HOURS. MAINTAINS TACK FOR AN ADDITIONAL 12-24 - TOTAL HARD DRY IN ABOUT 72 HOURS. QUICK DRY GILDING SIZE DRIES TO A WORKABLE TACK IN 1-1/2 HOURS - MAINTAINS TACK FOR AN ADDITIONAL 1-1/2 HOURS. TOTAL HARD DRY IN ABOUT 36 HOURS. APPLY WITH BRUSH, ROLLER OR SPRAYER. JAPAN COLORS CAN BE ADDED WHEN BACKGROUND COLOR IS NEEDED. USA.
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Finishing Supplies - Not Listed Elsewhere
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GILDING KITS TO HELP YOU LEARN GILDING
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| Basic Gilding Kit
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TWO REASONABLY PRICED GILDING KITS INCLUDE EVERYTHING FOR THE BEGINNER OR THE MORE ADVANCED FINISHER:
929-332 - THE BASIC GILDING KIT INCLUDES TOOLS AND MATERIALS TO APPLY IMITATION GOLD LEAF TO A PROPERLY PREPARED SURFACE. INCLUDES 4 OZ. GILDING SIZE, 600 WET/DRY PAPER, NATURAL HAIR BRUSH, COTTON AND MIXING STICKS ALONG WITH A BOOK OF LEAF (INTERIOR USE ONLY). 929-339 - THE GILDING PROJECT KIT INCLUDES 4 OZ. YELLOW GILDING PRIMER, 4 OZ. LEAF ADHESIVE, 4 OZ. ACRYLIC CLEAR COAT, CHEESECLOTH AND MIXING STICKS, NATURAL HAIR BRUSH, 600 WET/DRY PAPER, COTTON GLOVES AND A BOOK OF LEAF.
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Finishing Supplies - Not Listed Elsewhere
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ADHESIVE CAN BE USED TO APPLY GENUINE OR IMITATION LEAF
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| Leaf Adhesive
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SEPP GILDING WORKSHOP LEAF ADHESIVE CAN BE USED WITH GENUINE OR IMITATION GOLD, ALUMINUM, SILVER OR COPPER LEAF - SURFACE SHOULD FIRST BE PRIMED AND SANDED WITH 600 GRIT ABRASIVE TO REMOVE BRUSH STROKES:
FAST TACK TIME; READY FOR GILDING IN 1 TO 3 HOURS - APPLY WITH SOFT NATURAL BRISTLE BRUSH; CLEAN UP WITH MINERAL SPIRITS. FOUR OUNCE CONTAINER. USA
TO HELP COMPLETE YOUR PROJECT, MAY WE SUGGEST:
SEMI-DISPOSABLE GLUE BRUSHES - 875-233. SEPP GILDING WORKSHOP LEAF ADHESIVE - 929-353.
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Finishing Supplies - Not Listed Elsewhere
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PRIMERS SUITABLE FOR ALL GILDING PROJECTS
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| Yellow Gilding Primer
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SEPP GILDING WORKSHOP GILDING PRIMERS CAN BE USED ON WOOD, PLASTER, METAL AND COMPOSITION TO HIDE MINUTE SURFACE FLAWS - SEALS TO PROVIDE AN EXCELLENT BASE FOR LEAF ADHESIVE:
YELLOW, RED OR GRAY BASE COLORS - APPLY WITH SOFT NATURAL BRISTLE BRUSH; CLEAN UP WITH MINERAL SPIRITS. FOUR OUNCE CONTAINERS. USA.
TO HELP COMPLETE YOUR PROJECT, MAY WE SUGGEST:
SEMI-DISPOSABLE CHINA BRISTLE BRUSHES - 901-182. SEPP GILDING WORKSHOP LEAF ADHESIVE - 929-346.
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Finishing Supplies - Not Listed Elsewhere
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MICA POWDERS MAKE GILDING PROJECTS SHINE
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| Mica Powder Majestic Gold
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MICA POWDER IS AN IMPORTANT MATERIAL FOR GILDERS SINCE IT PRODUCES A MUCH WIDER PALETTE THAN BRONZE POWDERS:
NON-TOXIC, ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE AND NON-TARNISHING, MICA POWDERS CAN BE APPLIED BY FLASH GILDING OR AS A PAINT BY MIXING WITH VIRTUALLY ANY LACQUER, VARNISH, SHELLAC OR ACRYLIC. CAN BE SPRAYED, BRUSHED ON OR APPLIED AS A SIZE OVER A BASE COLOR; ALLOW TO REACH PROPER TACK AND DUST ON WITH A BRUSH. MIX COLORS TO ADD HIGHLIGHTS AND DIMENSION. SUITABLE FOR INTERIOR OR EXTERIOR USE.
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