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Record 1 1993-10-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wood Finishing
DEF

Applying transparent finishing material over filler or sealer to give a shaded or antique effect; in antiquing, the glaze is wiped from the flat surfaces, not the recessed areas. (Cabinetmaking and Millwork, 1970, p. 806).

CONT

Antiquing, or glazing, makes a newly painted object appear old, mellow. (Wood Finishing and Restoring, 1981, p. 227).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Finition du bois
DEF

Donner une chaude couleur de patine à un meuble neuf ou redonner la patine d'un meuble qui vient d'être décapé ou blanchi. (Manuel complet de l'ameublement, 1978, p. 185).

CONT

Pour patiner un meuble [...] il est nécessaire de donner l'impression que le fond des [...] sculptures, etc. est sale, garni d'une vieille encaustique [...]

Spanish

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