McLaughlin, M. Louise (Mary Louise), 1847-1939 · Cincinnati : R. Clarke · leaf 83
79 INCISING AND CARVING. CHAPTER VI. INCISING AND CARVING IN CLAY. … The piece of ware to be decorated must, of course, be in the “green” state; not too wet, yet not dry enough to be brittle. An outline drawing can then be executed upon its surface with a pointed modeling tool, not too sharp, and perfectly rounded at the point. If any burr is thrown up in the course…
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