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TECHNIQUE DECORATION [16 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-02-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Plastic Arts
- Paper or Paperboard Goods
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- quilling
1, record 1, English, quilling
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- quillwork 2, record 1, English, quillwork
correct, noun
- paper quilling 3, record 1, English, paper%20quilling
correct, noun
- paper quillwork 4, record 1, English, paper%20quillwork
correct, noun
- paper filigree 5, record 1, English, paper%20filigree
correct, noun
- paper-scrolling 6, record 1, English, paper%2Dscrolling
correct, noun
- paper-rolling 6, record 1, English, paper%2Drolling
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The craft of rolling or curling narrow strips of paper and affixing them to a surface to create decorative designs ... 2, record 1, English, - quilling
Record 1, Key term(s)
- paper rolling
- paper scrolling
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Arts plastiques
- Objets en papier ou en carton
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- paperolle
1, record 1, French, paperolle
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- paperole 1, record 1, French, paperole
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... technique de décoration utilisant d’étroites bandelettes, ou frisures de papier, enroulées sur elles-mêmes et fixées sur un support ou dans un cadre. 2, record 1, French, - paperolle
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-09-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Ornamental Glassware
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- diamond engraving 1, record 2, English, diamond%20engraving
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A glassware decoration technique used to scratch or stipple a design onto the glass surface using a diamond point. 2, record 2, English, - diamond%20engraving
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In England diamond engraving never approached the artistic standard attained by the Dutch artists. 3, record 2, English, - diamond%20engraving
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Verrerie d'art
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- gravure au diamant
1, record 2, French, gravure%20au%20diamant
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Technique de décoration du verre consistant à gratter ou tracer le dessin en pointillé sur la surface vitreuse à l'aide d’une pointe de diamant. 2, record 2, French, - gravure%20au%20diamant
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On ne peut obtenir de bons résultats que si l’on acquiert une bonne connaissance de base des techniques traditionnelles de la gravure au diamant, avec leurs caractéristiques spécifiques. 3, record 2, French, - gravure%20au%20diamant
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-11-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Pottery
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- incising
1, record 3, English, incising
Great Britain
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- incizing 2, record 3, English, incizing
Canada
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Engraving a decoration into unfired clay. 3, record 3, English, - incising
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Incising is perhaps the oldest and most natural method of decoration. Simple linear patterns cut or scratched into soft or leatherhard clay appear ... 4, record 3, English, - incising
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Poteries
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- incision
1, record 3, French, incision
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action d’entailler l’argile crue. 2, record 3, French, - incision
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'incision constitue la technique la plus couramment utilisée pour la décoration à cru [...] 3, record 3, French, - incision
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Alfarería
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- incisión
1, record 3, Spanish, incisi%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hendidura, corte hecho con un instrumento cortante. 1, record 3, Spanish, - incisi%C3%B3n
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-09-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Clay Working Methods (Ceramics)
- Porcelain and Fine Ceramics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- sgraffito technique
1, record 4, English, sgraffito%20technique
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- sgraffito 2, record 4, English, sgraffito
correct
- graffiato 3, record 4, English, graffiato
correct
- sgraffiato 3, record 4, English, sgraffiato
correct
- scratched technique 4, record 4, English, scratched%20technique
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A technique used in pottery to scratch a design through one layer of slip to reveal the darker or lighter clay body underneath. 5, record 4, English, - sgraffito%20technique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A common mode of decoration is to incise a pattern through the slip, revealing the differently coloured body beneath, a technique called sgraffito ("scratched"). Sgraffito ware was produced by Islamic potters and became common throughout the Middle East. The 18th-century scratched-blue class of English white stoneware is decorated with sgraffito patterns usually touched with blue. 1, record 4, English, - sgraffito%20technique
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Techniques de la céramique
- Porcelaines
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- sgraffite
1, record 4, French, sgraffite
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Technique de décoration céramique qui consiste à gratter la couleur ou l'engobe pour laisser apparaître la couleur du tesson, de couleur différente. 2, record 4, French, - sgraffite
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le sgraffite est une méthode de décoration à l’engobe qui s’emploie aussi sur une argile biscuitée. Il s’agit de couvrir d’engobe la surface d’une pièce pour mettre à nu l’argile en grattant avec une pointe. 3, record 4, French, - sgraffite
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-03-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Interior Decorations
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- faux finish
1, record 5, English, faux%20finish
correct, noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- faux finishing 2, record 5, English, faux%20finishing
correct, noun
- faux painting 2, record 5, English, faux%20painting
correct, noun
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 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. 3, record 5, English, - faux%20finish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 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. 2, record 5, English, - faux%20finish
Record 5, Key term(s)
- faux-finishing
- faux-finish
- faux-painting
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Décoration intérieure
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- faux-fini
1, record 5, French, faux%2Dfini
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 5, French, - faux%2Dfini
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 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. 3, record 5, French, - faux%2Dfini
Record 5, Key term(s)
- faux-finis
- faux fini
- faux finis
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1999-08-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Stained Glass
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- technique of stained glass
1, record 6, English, technique%20of%20stained%20glass
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- stained-glass window making 2, record 6, English, stained%2Dglass%20window%20making
- stained glass 3, record 6, English, stained%20glass
- stained work 3, record 6, English, stained%20work
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The fully developed technique of stained glass - that is, pieces of colored glass with details applied in vitreaus paint, held together with strips of lead and set into an iron frame - appeared somewhat later (i.e. after early Christian times] 1, record 6, English, - technique%20of%20stained%20glass
Record 6, Key term(s)
- stained-glass
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Vitrail
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- vitrail
1, record 6, French, vitrail
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Technique de fabrication de composition translucide constituée de morceaux de verre découpés, généralement colorés, assemblées au moyen de plomb pour former une décoration. 2, record 6, French, - vitrail
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
D’après les Avis de recommandation et de normalisation de l’Office de la langue française, Gazette officielle du Québec. 3, record 6, French, - vitrail
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1999-05-31
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Interior Decorations
- Various Decorative Arts
- Construction Finishing
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- sgraffito
1, record 7, English, sgraffito
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- graffito 1, record 7, English, graffito
correct
- scraffeto 1, record 7, English, scraffeto
correct
- scratch work 2, record 7, English, scratch%20work
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A plaster surface decorated by scoring a pattern while it is still wet. The plaster is normally applied in two or more layers of different colour, and the lower coats are exposed by the graffito work. 1, record 7, English, - sgraffito
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Décoration intérieure
- Arts décoratifs divers
- Finitions (Construction)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- sgraffite
1, record 7, French, sgraffite
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Décoration murale, généralement en camïeu, d’une technique proche de la fresque.(La surface, d’abord imprégnée de couleur, est enduite d’un mortier blanc qui est incisé et gratté pour faire apparaître la couleur sous-jacente suivant le dessin voulu; des modulations peuvent être obtenues par hachures.) 2, record 7, French, - sgraffite
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1998-11-19
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Cinematography
- Television Arts
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- glass shot
1, record 8, English, glass%20shot
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- glass painting 2, record 8, English, glass%20painting
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Application of a portion of a scene, either by painting or photographically, to a sheet of plate glass, which is then placed in front of the camera so that the image on the glass blends with and forms a part of the total scene. 2, record 8, English, - glass%20shot
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Cinématographie
- Télévision (Arts du spectacle)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- décor sur verre
1, record 8, French, d%C3%A9cor%20sur%20verre
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- peinture sur verre 2, record 8, French, peinture%20sur%20verre
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Technique de décoration où la scène est reproduite sur un panneau de verre placé devant la caméra et à travers lequel est captée la scène à reproduire. 1, record 8, French, - d%C3%A9cor%20sur%20verre
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1986-07-28
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Jewellery
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- overlay
1, record 9, English, overlay
correct, noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
an ornamental metal covering produced by inserting a decoration made of another metal. 1, record 9, English, - overlay
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Joaillerie et bijouterie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- incrustation
1, record 9, French, incrustation
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ornement incrusté. 1, record 9, French, - incrustation
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Incrusté :Technique de décoration qui consiste à ajuster et à fixer des morceaux de métal, des pierres dures ou de la pâte de verre dans des alvéoles de même forme que ceux-ci. 2, record 9, French, - incrustation
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1986-07-28
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Jewellery
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- overlay technique 1, record 10, English, overlay%20technique
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
overlay: ornamental work formed by overlaying as with veneer. 2, record 10, English, - overlay%20technique
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Joaillerie et bijouterie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- incrusté
1, record 10, French, incrust%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Technique de décoration qui consiste à ajuster et à fixer des morceaux de métal, des pierres dures ou de la pâte de verre dans des alvéoles de même forme que ceux-ci. 1, record 10, French, - incrust%C3%A9
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1986-07-21
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Ornamental Glassware
- Glassware
- Collection Items (Museums and Heritage)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- decorative treatment with chemicals 1, record 11, English, decorative%20treatment%20with%20chemicals
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Glass National Reference Collection, Parks Canada: Display cabinet labels. 1, record 11, English, - decorative%20treatment%20with%20chemicals
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Decorative treatment. 1, record 11, English, - decorative%20treatment%20with%20chemicals
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Verrerie d'art
- Objets en verre
- Objets de collection (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- technique de décoration à l'acide
1, record 11, French, technique%20de%20d%C3%A9coration%20%C3%A0%20l%27acide
proposal, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1986-07-21
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Ornamental Glassware
- Glassware
- Collection Items (Museums and Heritage)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- decorative treatment with adhesives 1, record 12, English, decorative%20treatment%20with%20adhesives
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Glass National Reference Collection, Parks Canada: Display cabinet labels. 1, record 12, English, - decorative%20treatment%20with%20adhesives
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Decorative treatment. 1, record 12, English, - decorative%20treatment%20with%20adhesives
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Verrerie d'art
- Objets en verre
- Objets de collection (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- technique de décoration à la décalcomanie
1, record 12, French, technique%20de%20d%C3%A9coration%20%C3%A0%20la%20d%C3%A9calcomanie
proposal, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1986-07-21
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Ornamental Glassware
- Glassware
- Collection Items (Museums and Heritage)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- decorative treatment with abrasives 1, record 13, English, decorative%20treatment%20with%20abrasives
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Glass National Reference Collection, Parks Canada: Display cabinet labels. 1, record 13, English, - decorative%20treatment%20with%20abrasives
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Decorative treatment. 1, record 13, English, - decorative%20treatment%20with%20abrasives
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Verrerie d'art
- Objets en verre
- Objets de collection (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- technique de décoration par polissage
1, record 13, French, technique%20de%20d%C3%A9coration%20par%20polissage
proposal, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1985-09-20
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Earthenware
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- "bib" slip decoration 1, record 14, English, %5C%22bib%5C%22%20slip%20decoration
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
slip decoration. Slip may be used as a complete or partial covering on a pot or dish. A "bib" can be dipped, or contrasting colors poured over. 1, record 14, English, - %5C%22bib%5C%22%20slip%20decoration
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Faïences
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- décor au tampon d’engobe
1, record 14, French, d%C3%A9cor%20au%20tampon%20d%26rsquo%3Bengobe
proposal, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- imprimé au tampon d’engobe 1, record 14, French, imprim%C3%A9%20au%20tampon%20d%26rsquo%3Bengobe
proposal, masculine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Technique particulière de décoration à Pablo Picasso. 1, record 14, French, - d%C3%A9cor%20au%20tampon%20d%26rsquo%3Bengobe
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Grande tête de femme au chapeau orné", faïence rose de Pablo Picasso. 1, record 14, French, - d%C3%A9cor%20au%20tampon%20d%26rsquo%3Bengobe
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1983-05-12
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Archaeology
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- technique of decoration 1, record 15, English, technique%20of%20decoration
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
a method of performing a decoration 1, record 15, English, - technique%20of%20decoration
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Archéologie
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- technique de décoration 1, record 15, French, technique%20de%20d%C3%A9coration
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1980-07-18
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Position Titles
- Rail Transport
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- Technical and Design Services Manager 1, record 16, English, Technical%20and%20Design%20Services%20Manager
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Titres de postes
- Transport par rail
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- Directeur, Entretien technique et aménagement 1, record 16, French, Directeur%2C%20Entretien%20technique%20et%20am%C3%A9nagement
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
D'après l'annuaire CN, p. 29 : directeur-entretien technique; directeur-aménagement et décoration. 1, record 16, French, - Directeur%2C%20Entretien%20technique%20et%20am%C3%A9nagement
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
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