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PIECE ANTIQUE [2 records]

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Record 1 2002-03-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Interior Decorations
  • Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
CONT

Laurentide introduces Mascarade Glaze from its all-new Illusio faux finish product line. This 100% acrylic latex translucent glaze finish creates outstanding faux finish effects, which add depth, interest and elegance to your interiors. ... specially formulated to provide extended drying time, which facilitates a wide range of versatile faux finishing techniques to help you create some of today's hottest decorating looks. [Examples of] Glaze Faux-finishing Techniques: Patina Finish (synthetic sponge); Granite Finish (natural sea sponge); Marblesque Finish (Rag); Antique Finish (Brush); Stripes, Leather-like Finish.

CONT

Welcome to The Faux Finish School. The Internet's first and most attended faux finishing program in the world! ... We hope this site will assist you in finding the information you desire to achieve your goals in the wonderful field of faux finishing and decorative painting.

Key term(s)
  • faux-finishing
  • faux-finish
  • faux-painting

French

Domaine(s)
  • Décoration intérieure
  • Peintures et vernis (Industries)
CONT

Le Glacis Mascarade de la gamme de produits pour faux-finis Illusio de Laurentide est un liant au latex 100 % acrylique, translucide, qui permet de créer des effets visuels remarquables, ajoutant profondeur et élégance à une pièce. [...] Mascarade est conçu pour [vous permettre d’] obtenir un temps de séchage allongé qui facilite l'exécution des techniques de faux-finis, très populaires en décoration [...]. [Exemples de] techniques de faux-finis avec glacis : effet patine(éponge douce) ;effet granite(éponge de mer) ;effet marbré(chiffon roulé) ;effet antique(pinceau brosse) ;effet cuir, technique des rayures.

CONT

Ce cours [intitulé «Les Faux-finis»] vous apprendra des techniques simples pour accomplir plus de quinze faux-finis. Il traitera des techniques au glacis, craquelures, sous-couches, patines, effets à l’éponge, marbre, usure, impressions, grattage, empâtement, polissage et bien d’autres au gré de votre imagination.

Key term(s)
  • faux-finis
  • faux fini
  • faux finis

Spanish

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Record 2 1997-01-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Coins and Bank Notes
  • Numismatics
  • Coining
DEF

Generally, any coin issued before 500 A.D.

OBS

See related terms: medieval coin, modern coin.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
  • Numismatique
  • Monnayage
DEF

En général, toute pièce frappée avant environ 500 après J.-C.

Spanish

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