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100 1 _aPickert, Charles
245 1 4 _aThe Art of Graining: How Acquired and How Produced. :
_bWith the description of colors and their applications.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-03-08
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Mary Akers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Art of Graining: How Acquired and How Produced" by Charles Pickert and A. Metcalf is a detailed instructional guide on the decorative art of wood graining, written in the early 1870s. This book focuses on techniques for imitating various types of wood finishes, specifically targeting craftsmen and artisans in the field of interior finishing. With a strong emphasis on the methods and materials necessary for successful wood imitation, it serves as both a practical manual and a comprehensive resource for artists looking to enhance their skill in this particular craft. The content elaborates on the specific techniques required to replicate the appearances of various woods such as oak, black walnut, rosewood, and maple. It includes detailed instructions on preparing surfaces, mixing colors, and applying graining techniques while emphasizing the importance of visual harmony between the imitation and the original wood. The authors provide a systematic approach, outlining necessary steps, tools, and even recipes for color mixtures, along with illustrations that showcase the intricacies of wood grains. By following these precise guidelines, artisans can achieve rich and authentic-looking wood finishes that elevate their craftsmanship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGraining
700 1 _aMetcalf, A.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45079
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