the method herewith given for tracing is the easiest way of transferring the design. It requires time, considerable patience, and nice handling ; but, when accomplished, half the battle is won.
The subsequent work will be comparatively easy. No detail should be omitted, as it will be found to be the very foundation to future success ; and no amount of care and attention bestowed on the drawing is wasted.
A hand rest is very useful for certain kind of work, and especially for those who hand is not sufficiently steady without a support.
While there may be no use for on in decorating small articles that are easily held in one hand while painting with the other, they will be found convenient when painting large plaques and similar articles. One large enough to extend across the plaque, and rest on the table, will be helpful. and prevent accidents from contact with the hand. If one of these be not obtainable, a ruler may be
