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GILDERS WAX [1 record]

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Record 1 1980-12-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Applied Arts (General)
DEF

a preparation of wax, verdigris, and other substances for imparting a tint to gilding by burning off the wax so that the copper from the verdigris combines with the gold.

Key term(s)
  • Treasure Gold wax

French

Domaine(s)
  • Arts appliqués (Généralités)
OBS

Pâte: Substance de consistance molle, facile à diviser, obtenue en mélangeant avec de l'eau, des substances diverses (farine, amidon, argile, etc.).

OBS

Dorure: Revêtement d'or ou d'une matière ayant l'aspect de l'or.

OBS

La dorure à la pâte, utilisée pour le bois, fait appel à une matière pâteuse, tenant de l'or en suspension.

Spanish

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