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| The Complete Metal Finishing Book | |
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  S&H $3.00 |
The purpose of this book is to compile as complete a list as possible of instructions for the different metal finishing operations the normal craftsman or shop will use. Though these instructios are primarily firearm related; they do apply to all other types of metal finishing operations. Finishes and patinas Publisher H & P Pub. 1992. 364 pages |
| Gold Leaf Techniques | |
 S&H $3.00 |
The guidebook that has taught thousands has been updated with new materials; techniques and a full-color gallery of gold leaf signs. The fourth edition of the original gilder's bible by Raymond LeBlanc still details the art of gilding with step-by-step instructions and more than 170 illustrations; covering both the basics of handling gold leaf as well as advanced techniques and applications. It explains the basic procedures for creating gold leaf window signs; from layout; pounce patterns and gilding; to backing up; finishing and varnishing. Antique effects; common gilding problems; their causes; prevention and solutions are also included. Finishes and patinas Publisher ST Media Group International Inc. 1998. 160 pages |
| Contemporary Patination | |
 S&H $3.00 |
Contents include: The Coloring of Bronze - a brief history; Patina Formulas Used in the Book; Metals Used in this Book; Safety in Patining; Copper Alloys; Surface Preparation; Patina Methods - Basic Techniques; Hot Patinas; Cold Patinas; Protecting the Patina; Coloring and Pigment; Removing a Patina Finishes and patinas Publisher Sculpt-Nouveau. 1997. 286 pages |
| Patinas for Small Studios | |
| S&H $1.50 |
Pamphlet; Finishes and patinas Publisher . |