02284cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000510012624500750017726400510025230000470030333600260035033700260037633800360040250000310043850802020046952012100067153400450188165300130192685600430193941749UtSlPG20260610133944.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a08030848  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aTT1 aWall, William E.q(William Edmund),d1858-193410aPractical Graining, with Description of Colors Employed and Tools Used 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2012-12-31  aE-text prepared by Chris Curnow, Diane Monico, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://archive.org)  a"Practical Graining" by William E. Wall is a detailed guide on the art of wood graining, written during the late 19th century. This instructional work focuses on the techniques and tools used to imitate the appearance of various types of wood, emphasizing the combination of color and texture. The book is likely aimed at painters and decorators looking to refine their craft and produce more aesthetically pleasing finishes in their work.  The opening of "Practical Graining" introduces readers to the author's experience and philosophy on the graining process, highlighting its importance in interior decoration. Wall outlines the foundational steps involved in preparing surfaces for graining, discussing the necessary tools and the importance of proper color mixing. He emphasizes the durability and visual appeal of graining compared to other painting methods, advocating for meticulous preparation despite some painters’ reluctance to expend the necessary effort. Wall also offers practical advice on removing old paint and achieving a smooth base, setting the stage for the more detailed instructional content that follows in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aGraining40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41749