How to paint : a complete compendium of the art designed for the use of the tradesman, mechanic, merchant, and farmer, and to guide the professional painter ... (1874)
Gardner, F. B. (Franklin B.) · New York : S.R. Wells · leaf 54
CHAPTER YI. HVmng Jpaint. ) essential qualities of paint are : 1. Body, or covering quality. 2. Fluidity. 3. Drying and hardening. 4. Binding or adhesiveness. 5. Durability. It is not always within the power of the painter to adjust the first mentioned quality, for, as shown elsewhere, some…
Painting, Industrial
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