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HOLD PAINT [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-07-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Animal Anatomy
- Art Supplies
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- China bristle
1, record 1, English, China%20bristle
correct, specific
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A natural hog bristle, originally from China, that is used to make brushes. 2, record 1, English, - China%20bristle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
China bristle is a very common bristle material found both in house and scenic painting brushes. It is valued because of the long length, useful taper, stiffness, and the snap of the bristles. Long bristles allow a brush to hold more paint as well as offer flexibility. 3, record 1, English, - China%20bristle
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Anatomie animale
- Matériel d'artistes
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- soie de porc
1, record 1, French, soie%20de%20porc
correct, feminine noun, generic
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- soie de cochon 2, record 1, French, soie%20de%20cochon
correct, feminine noun, generic
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] l'extrémité d'une soie de porc est à fleur multiple (comme une fourche) et non unique. Elle va donc mieux retenir la matière pâteuse et l'étaler de manière uniforme, d'où son utilisation fréquente dans les techniques à l'huile et [à l'acrylique]. [...] Les bonnes soies de porc présenteront un poil rude, mais relativement souple. Il faut de préférence les choisir avec une grande longueur de poil, car plus le poil est court, moins il se charge en peinture et moins la brosse est souple. 3, record 1, French, - soie%20de%20porc
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1995-08-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Painting (Arts)
- Art Supplies
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- facing
1, record 2, English, facing
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The application of a protective paper or fabric to the front to prevent damage during treatment, transport or storage, and to hold loose paint particles in place. 1, record 2, English, - facing
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Weak adhesion of the facing may let paint or ground particles get out of line. 2, record 2, English, - facing
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Peinture (Arts)
- Matériel d'artistes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- cartonnage
1, record 2, French, cartonnage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Application sur le côté face, d'un revêtement cartonneux composé de plusieurs feuilles de papier et éventuellement renforcé par une gaze ou une ou plusieurs toiles collées. 1, record 2, French, - cartonnage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ainsi des fragments de vernis peuvent être entraînés lors de l'enlèvement du cartonnage à la fin d'un retoilage à la colle. 2, record 2, French, - cartonnage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1990-05-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Hand Tools
- Wallpapering and Painting
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- bristle brush
1, record 3, English, bristle%20brush
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A good bristle brush will hold more paint than a nylon one, with less dripping and spattering, and will also put on a smoother coating and cut a clean, even edge. 2, record 3, English, - bristle%20brush
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Outillage à main
- Papiers peints et peintures (application)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- brosse en soies
1, record 3, French, brosse%20en%20soies
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Soie : Poil long et assez raide de certains animaux. Les soies du porc, du sanglier - par exemple - sont utilisées pour confectionner des brosses ou des pinceaux. 2, record 3, French, - brosse%20en%20soies
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1990-05-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Construction Tools
- Property Upkeeping
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- brush
1, record 4, English, brush
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- paintbrush 2, record 4, English, paintbrush
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A brush for applying paint. 2, record 4, English, - brush
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The brush is the oldest and best-known way of applying paint but it is also the slowest. A good bristle brush will hold more paint than a nylon one, with less dripping and spattering, and will also put on a smoother coating and cut a clean, even edge. Nylon-fiber brushes are normally used to applied water-based paints. 1, record 4, English, - brush
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Outils (Construction)
- Travaux d'entretien de la propriété
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- brosse
1, record 4, French, brosse
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Outil des peintres en bâtiment, constitué de fibres animales ou artificielles fixées sur un manche et maintenues par une virole généralement métallique. 1, record 4, French, - brosse
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La brosse se distingue du pinceau par ses poils, plus gros et plus fermes, sa forme plus large; en outre, au lieu d'être effilée en pointe, elle est faite de soies d'égale longueur [...] 1, record 4, French, - brosse
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1986-05-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- hold paint 1, record 5, English, hold%20paint
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- peinture pour cale
1, record 5, French, peinture%20pour%20cale
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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