Williamson, George Charles, 1858-1942, Williams, Alyn · London : G. Bell · leaf 209
MATERIALS 109 touches and the latter for the broader ones. The needle should be fixed in a handle and replaced directly it be- comes at all worn, or it will be found to dig into the ivory, making a deep scratch; the end of the scalpel should, for the same reason, be kept very sharp. Gum water can… … with the addition of a few drops of glycerine, to prevent it cracking when dry. Miniatures may be backed with fine white Bristol board and gummed at the edges, or they may be mounted in the same way on tinfoil or silver paper. The better plan is to try which best suits each particular painting.…
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