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100 1 _aWall, William E.
_q(William Edmund),
_d1858-1934
245 1 0 _aPractical Graining, with Description of Colors Employed and Tools Used
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-12-31
508 _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)
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGraining
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41749
999 _c82588
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