Conservation and Restoration of Works of Art and Antiquities, Volume 1 |
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... metal or synthetic materials are sometimes used . For example , the runners may be set on metal rollers so that they do not jam so readily if the panel warps . For any type of cradling to be effective , however , the thickness of the ...
... metal or synthetic materials are sometimes used . For example , the runners may be set on metal rollers so that they do not jam so readily if the panel warps . For any type of cradling to be effective , however , the thickness of the ...
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... metal Copper is the metal most commonly used as a picture support . Painting on copper was much favoured in the 16th and 17th centuries , particularly among Dutch and Flemish artists , but its use was in general limited to small ...
... metal Copper is the metal most commonly used as a picture support . Painting on copper was much favoured in the 16th and 17th centuries , particularly among Dutch and Flemish artists , but its use was in general limited to small ...
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... metal . In recent times metallic yarn and thread has usually been made either by depositing metal on yarn electrolytically or chemically , or by coating extruded metal strip with films of such materials as viscose , cellulose acetate or ...
... metal . In recent times metallic yarn and thread has usually been made either by depositing metal on yarn electrolytically or chemically , or by coating extruded metal strip with films of such materials as viscose , cellulose acetate or ...
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