Unless specially warned, a beginner usually uses to much color ; and if the subject be painted realistically, it will be apt to be crude and harsh.
This fault is not so perceptible if one color is employed, for these amateurish defects are then less in evidence.
But monochromes must not be regarded by the beginner with contempt, as indicating or betraying ignorance and inexperience.
It is the amount of skill rather than the amount of color bestowed on the work that emphasizes proficiency.
The expert can infuse individuality and originality, in addition to every degree of light and shade, and other values, with one color as well as with a dozen.
Moreover, monochromes are always desirable for both utility and ornament, they are restful and pleasing.
The Oriental nations understood this art of using one color to perfection; and, later, Europe recognized its value, and began to imitate them. The old Holland Delft-ware was a direct result of this, and today blue and white decorations are just as popular as they were centuries ago.
The recent revival of delft designs in the blue and white decorations affords abundant illustrations and innumerable hints and suggestions of what to do, and how to do it.
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Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Sunday, September 26, 2010
INSTRUCTION page 97
due to lack of confidence as to capacity and ultimate success than to lack of funds ; and it is useless to purchase a full complement of colors, brushes, etc, unless there is a very definite determination to continue. therefore, if doubts are entertained as to the ultimate success of the venture, it may be made at a very small outlay for materials.
ONE COLOR will afford some slight insight into the manipulation of color and brushes ; and if the attempt prove an utter failure, or offers no inducement to continue, it would certainly be a satisfaction to know the experience was not a costly one.
If the experiment of one color is successful, and the beginner is sufficiently encouraged to continue, there need no longer be any hesitancy in regard to procuring anything and everything required.
After finishing one article, there is no mistaking the inclination to continue or to stop.
But aside from the economical point of view, first efforts should be defined too one color, on principle. There will probably arise, at this stage of the art, numerous difficulties to be overcome with even one color, without being handicapped by that of handling several colors.
Monochromes are much easier of accomplishment than polychromes, and trifling incongruities of both color and correctness as to light and shade are not nearly so pronounced as if the same design was in the natural colors.
ONE COLOR will afford some slight insight into the manipulation of color and brushes ; and if the attempt prove an utter failure, or offers no inducement to continue, it would certainly be a satisfaction to know the experience was not a costly one.
If the experiment of one color is successful, and the beginner is sufficiently encouraged to continue, there need no longer be any hesitancy in regard to procuring anything and everything required.
After finishing one article, there is no mistaking the inclination to continue or to stop.
But aside from the economical point of view, first efforts should be defined too one color, on principle. There will probably arise, at this stage of the art, numerous difficulties to be overcome with even one color, without being handicapped by that of handling several colors.
Monochromes are much easier of accomplishment than polychromes, and trifling incongruities of both color and correctness as to light and shade are not nearly so pronounced as if the same design was in the natural colors.
Saturday, August 7, 2010
INSTRUCTIION PAGE 96
A monochrome, or Camaieu, is a painting done with one color.
Some very beautiful effects may be produced in this manner, provided the subject is attractive, the technique all that is desirable, the chiaroscuro correct ; in fact, if treated both skilfully and intelligently.
While the beginner cannot hope to compass all the qualifications of the expert, his first efforts will probably be more acceptable, and give greater satisfaction, if bit one color is employed.
There are several reasons for this. One that perhaps appeals to a large majority is the slight cost of the experiment.
The expense of procuring a complete outfit has undoubtedly very often proved a deterrent factor against mineral painting.
The hesitation to incur the expense is more frequently
Some very beautiful effects may be produced in this manner, provided the subject is attractive, the technique all that is desirable, the chiaroscuro correct ; in fact, if treated both skilfully and intelligently.
While the beginner cannot hope to compass all the qualifications of the expert, his first efforts will probably be more acceptable, and give greater satisfaction, if bit one color is employed.
There are several reasons for this. One that perhaps appeals to a large majority is the slight cost of the experiment.
The expense of procuring a complete outfit has undoubtedly very often proved a deterrent factor against mineral painting.
The hesitation to incur the expense is more frequently
OTHER ACCESSORIES page 92-93
There is no other means convenient. Gold is more pliable when warmed.
A little steel-pointed erasing-pin is a useful instrument to pick up specks or dust, if they accumulate before the paint is dry. A home-made one will answer the same purpose. Select a fine cambric needle, a no. 9 and insert it by the eye end in a ceder brush-handle, having about half of it exposed. These trifles all help to make good work easy.
Another dust-scraper, a steel blade, Shap on both sides, terminating to a point, is of value to the china-painter. ( cut No. 22.)
Three color erasers, one curved to reach around handles and other crooked, inaccessible places, are used sometimes for what their names suggest. Note from me...these are what they use to use to get rid of ink on paper when handwriting was done with ink.
Hydroflouric acid is a valuable adjunct, but to great caution cannot be exercised in regard to it. It is a most powerful acid, and exceedingly dangerous, destroying everything with which it comes in contact. One puts his personal safety in jeopardy every time it is handled. If dropped upon the hand, it will produce the most excruciating torture until its power is exhausted, which some times requires several days. Amputation has sometimes been necessary. This acid come in rubber bottles, as it would eat through glass ; and, as a precautionary measure against accidents, rubber gloves should be worn when it is used.
A little steel-pointed erasing-pin is a useful instrument to pick up specks or dust, if they accumulate before the paint is dry. A home-made one will answer the same purpose. Select a fine cambric needle, a no. 9 and insert it by the eye end in a ceder brush-handle, having about half of it exposed. These trifles all help to make good work easy.
Another dust-scraper, a steel blade, Shap on both sides, terminating to a point, is of value to the china-painter. ( cut No. 22.)
Three color erasers, one curved to reach around handles and other crooked, inaccessible places, are used sometimes for what their names suggest. Note from me...these are what they use to use to get rid of ink on paper when handwriting was done with ink.
Hydroflouric acid is a valuable adjunct, but to great caution cannot be exercised in regard to it. It is a most powerful acid, and exceedingly dangerous, destroying everything with which it comes in contact. One puts his personal safety in jeopardy every time it is handled. If dropped upon the hand, it will produce the most excruciating torture until its power is exhausted, which some times requires several days. Amputation has sometimes been necessary. This acid come in rubber bottles, as it would eat through glass ; and, as a precautionary measure against accidents, rubber gloves should be worn when it is used.
Friday, August 6, 2010
OTHER ACCESSORIES page 91
held across the plaque steadily, which will give firm support to the painting hand.
A rest for brushes will be found a convenient adjunct. It is made of china, is fine inches long, and its object is to keep the brushes in use from being bent, or coming in contact with any foreign matter if thrown down promiscuously, When doing some pieces of work, it may be found necessary to dry the painting quickly and repeatedly, in order to proceed. A spirit or alcohol lamp is convenient for this purpose..
A small jeweller's lamp with a handle is suitable ; it is light in weight, and easily moved to and fro over the painting without fear of smoking or cracking the china, which is probably would do if kept in one place.
Where a kiln or oven is accessible, the lamp may be dispensed with. china may be set in an oven attached either to the kitchen rage or a gas stove, to dry, with perfect freedom. Should the oven be so hot as to scorch the color, there is no reason to be disturbed over it..It will eventually be all right when it is fired, as it will be subjected to much more intense heat than is obtainable in any ordinary oven.
An alcohol lamp is handy for warming gold, if
A rest for brushes will be found a convenient adjunct. It is made of china, is fine inches long, and its object is to keep the brushes in use from being bent, or coming in contact with any foreign matter if thrown down promiscuously, When doing some pieces of work, it may be found necessary to dry the painting quickly and repeatedly, in order to proceed. A spirit or alcohol lamp is convenient for this purpose..
A small jeweller's lamp with a handle is suitable ; it is light in weight, and easily moved to and fro over the painting without fear of smoking or cracking the china, which is probably would do if kept in one place.
Where a kiln or oven is accessible, the lamp may be dispensed with. china may be set in an oven attached either to the kitchen rage or a gas stove, to dry, with perfect freedom. Should the oven be so hot as to scorch the color, there is no reason to be disturbed over it..It will eventually be all right when it is fired, as it will be subjected to much more intense heat than is obtainable in any ordinary oven.
An alcohol lamp is handy for warming gold, if
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
OTHER ACCESSORIES page 90
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
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
OTHER ACCESSORIES page 89
picture is there, and an exact reproduction in out line of the copy.
The next thing to do is to go over the entire tracing on the china with India ink, using water and a very fine and -pointed brush. This brush should be kept separate from the painting brushes, and use exclusively for this purpose ; and care should be taken to keep it straight and always to a point. This is done to secure the drawing, and provides beforehand against any unfortunate accident that necessitates wiping off the painting and commencing again.
The India-ink line should exactly follow the tracing in a delicate, uniformly even, thin line.
After this is accomplished, a good plan, before commencing to paint, is to cleanse the china and free it from every trace of graphite, and thus have a clean piece of china on which to work.
This is easily done by wiping it over with a rag slightly moistened with lavender . This evaporates immediately, and leaves the china in a beautiful condition to receive color.
This may seem a long, and perhaps even complicated, process ; but it is the only process possible for those who are without previous instruction in the elementary rules of drawing.
One of the essential features in all painting is first to obtain an accurate drawing ; and , uninteresting as it may appear
The next thing to do is to go over the entire tracing on the china with India ink, using water and a very fine and -pointed brush. This brush should be kept separate from the painting brushes, and use exclusively for this purpose ; and care should be taken to keep it straight and always to a point. This is done to secure the drawing, and provides beforehand against any unfortunate accident that necessitates wiping off the painting and commencing again.
The India-ink line should exactly follow the tracing in a delicate, uniformly even, thin line.
After this is accomplished, a good plan, before commencing to paint, is to cleanse the china and free it from every trace of graphite, and thus have a clean piece of china on which to work.
This is easily done by wiping it over with a rag slightly moistened with lavender . This evaporates immediately, and leaves the china in a beautiful condition to receive color.
This may seem a long, and perhaps even complicated, process ; but it is the only process possible for those who are without previous instruction in the elementary rules of drawing.
One of the essential features in all painting is first to obtain an accurate drawing ; and , uninteresting as it may appear
Sunday, August 1, 2010
OTHER ACCESSORIES page 88
Very little is sufficient to be distribute over a large surface, and a superfluous quantity will produce unsightly and annoying smears over the china. As little as possible is to be used ; just enough to give the paper a tinge of darkness, without being black.
If the paper be sufficiently moist with the lavender before the graphite be rubbed on, it is not necessary to use any turpentine on the china : but if this be neglected, the surface of the china must be wiped over with turpentine, and allowed to dry before attempting to transfer the design, to dry before attempting to transfer the design. This serves as a "tooth" and nicely takes every line ; otherwise the china will not receive the impression.
Place the tracing-paper in the exact position, and fasten firmly to prevent slipping. This may done with wax, or strips of gummed paper, - the outer edges of a sheet of postage-stamps, where the mucilage has spread, answers this purpose admirably.
Then either with a very sharp pointed, hard lead-pencil, or stick, - as the end of a brush handle whittled to a fine point, - go over each and every line before made, as indicated. An agate or ivory stylus is convenient for this purpose.
If these directions have been followed, it will be found, upon removing the paper, that a perfect
If the paper be sufficiently moist with the lavender before the graphite be rubbed on, it is not necessary to use any turpentine on the china : but if this be neglected, the surface of the china must be wiped over with turpentine, and allowed to dry before attempting to transfer the design, to dry before attempting to transfer the design. This serves as a "tooth" and nicely takes every line ; otherwise the china will not receive the impression.
Place the tracing-paper in the exact position, and fasten firmly to prevent slipping. This may done with wax, or strips of gummed paper, - the outer edges of a sheet of postage-stamps, where the mucilage has spread, answers this purpose admirably.
Then either with a very sharp pointed, hard lead-pencil, or stick, - as the end of a brush handle whittled to a fine point, - go over each and every line before made, as indicated. An agate or ivory stylus is convenient for this purpose.
If these directions have been followed, it will be found, upon removing the paper, that a perfect
Sunday, July 25, 2010
OTHER ACCESSORIES page 87
Select a thin quality of tracing-paper, and, when about to use it, wipe both sides with a soft rag, slightly moistened with oil of lavender. This will make it still more transparent, and enable the amateur to see the copy better, and to follow the outlines more closely and clearly in every detail and feature of the subject. Place the tracing paper over the design, and go over every outline with a sharp pointed lead-pencil, a soft one is preferred, because a light stroke is all that is then sufficient. There is no necessity to use pressure, and with a hard pencil this is involuntarily done. This process demands considerable nicety and precision, and only experience will tech the value of extreme accuracy. Perhaps a slight deviation in the outlines of a floral design may not be observed, indeed, may not be incorrect ; but to vary the lines of the human face would be fatal. A hair's breadth would destroy a likeness, whether it be added or taken from, either eyes, nose, or mouth.
Having obtained a clean, clear, and correct reproduction of the copy, brush the back of the tracing lightly with powdered graphite. This is the same substance from which lead-pencils are made, and is reduced to an almost impalpable powder.
Having obtained a clean, clear, and correct reproduction of the copy, brush the back of the tracing lightly with powdered graphite. This is the same substance from which lead-pencils are made, and is reduced to an almost impalpable powder.
OTHER ACCESSORIES page 86
This a japanned tin box, and is fitted with lid or cover, which prevents rapid evaporation. A smaller box fits inside, with a sieve in the middle. Brushes can receive a thorough cleansing in this box, without disturbing the sediment at the bottom. A wire fastened across the top is to press out the superfluous turpentine.
TRACING
If a design is to be copied exactly, tracing-paper with facilitate the process. In conjunction with the tracing paper, there is often used a colored carbon or transferring-paper. Red or black is preferable. Both of these, however, have a soft, smutty surface, and make with the slightest pressure a think, heavy mark, that is very undesirable. It is almost impossible to use it for fine work, like an intricate geometrical border, with thin, narrow lines, or for features of a small face, as in a Cupid.
There is a much better way of tracing and transferring the design to be painted, - a way in which this impression paper is dispensed with altogether. This methods is not only easier and cleaner, but gives better and more accurate results.
TRACING
If a design is to be copied exactly, tracing-paper with facilitate the process. In conjunction with the tracing paper, there is often used a colored carbon or transferring-paper. Red or black is preferable. Both of these, however, have a soft, smutty surface, and make with the slightest pressure a think, heavy mark, that is very undesirable. It is almost impossible to use it for fine work, like an intricate geometrical border, with thin, narrow lines, or for features of a small face, as in a Cupid.
There is a much better way of tracing and transferring the design to be painted, - a way in which this impression paper is dispensed with altogether. This methods is not only easier and cleaner, but gives better and more accurate results.
Saturday, July 24, 2010
OTHER ACCESSORIES page 85
or clove oil, or alcohol. A few drops of either is sufficient.
Right here, perhaps, it is as well as anywhere to state that " a few drops" has frequently proved a stumbling-block to beginners. They are often advised to add " a few drops " of this or that oil, or, to be very definite, " two drops" of one kind, or "five drops" of another. This may sound Very definite, but, as a matter of fact, is misleading.
A drop is very variable quantity. A drop poured from a bottle is rather more than it dropped from the point of a fine needle ; and this, in turn, is considerably less than if dropped from the blunt end of a brush handle, or even from the brush itself, if of large size.
Besides, the specific gravity of these different oils and the state of the weather must be considered. A drop of thick oil is larger in bulk and weight that a drop of lavender-oil is or spirits of turpentine, and both are larger when cold than warm. It is therefore a somewhat relative term among china-painters, to indicate a very small quantity, rather than to be taken literally, as in medicine, where it is so necessary to be accurate that it is regulated, and the dropper for correct measurement accompanies the bottle.
If one intend to do constant work, a brush washer will be very desirable,
Right here, perhaps, it is as well as anywhere to state that " a few drops" has frequently proved a stumbling-block to beginners. They are often advised to add " a few drops " of this or that oil, or, to be very definite, " two drops" of one kind, or "five drops" of another. This may sound Very definite, but, as a matter of fact, is misleading.
A drop is very variable quantity. A drop poured from a bottle is rather more than it dropped from the point of a fine needle ; and this, in turn, is considerably less than if dropped from the blunt end of a brush handle, or even from the brush itself, if of large size.
Besides, the specific gravity of these different oils and the state of the weather must be considered. A drop of thick oil is larger in bulk and weight that a drop of lavender-oil is or spirits of turpentine, and both are larger when cold than warm. It is therefore a somewhat relative term among china-painters, to indicate a very small quantity, rather than to be taken literally, as in medicine, where it is so necessary to be accurate that it is regulated, and the dropper for correct measurement accompanies the bottle.
If one intend to do constant work, a brush washer will be very desirable,
Friday, July 23, 2010
Other Accessories page 84
Moreover, if the painting is not satisfactory, it may be washed entirely off with a few drops of lavender-oil on a rag, and the drawing will not be disturbed. This not only saves time, but also the labor of redrawing the design, which is frequently an uninteresting process, and apt to be tiresome if one is compelled to repeat it many times.
The ordinary lead-pencil may be used to make a sketch ; but the hard, glossy surface of china does not readily lend itself to this medium. The china must be prepared by wiping it over with a rag moistened with turpentine, and it will be found to respond at once to every stroke of the pencil.
When this method is employed, however, there are two distinct disadvantages, - the pencil marks are easily obliterated while painting, and thus the drawing may be lost ; and the film of turpentine, distributed over the china, leaves an unpleasant surface to paint on, one that is from agreeable, and that interferes with good work.
If Sketching is more easily accomplished with a lead-pencil, the drawing maybe gone over with India ink, and then the turpentine cleaned off the china before applying the color. There is nothing so desirable to paint on as perfectly clean china, and nothing so exasperating as to try and lay a smooth wash over a sticky surface.
Turpentine is easily removed by either lavender
The ordinary lead-pencil may be used to make a sketch ; but the hard, glossy surface of china does not readily lend itself to this medium. The china must be prepared by wiping it over with a rag moistened with turpentine, and it will be found to respond at once to every stroke of the pencil.
When this method is employed, however, there are two distinct disadvantages, - the pencil marks are easily obliterated while painting, and thus the drawing may be lost ; and the film of turpentine, distributed over the china, leaves an unpleasant surface to paint on, one that is from agreeable, and that interferes with good work.
If Sketching is more easily accomplished with a lead-pencil, the drawing maybe gone over with India ink, and then the turpentine cleaned off the china before applying the color. There is nothing so desirable to paint on as perfectly clean china, and nothing so exasperating as to try and lay a smooth wash over a sticky surface.
Turpentine is easily removed by either lavender
Other Accessories page 83
The two best shapes are those as represented in cuts 16 and 17. not shown Either will answer the purpose. No. 16 is entirely new in size, being a 2 1/2 inch blade, while its shape is the old familiar regulation spatula.
OTHER ACCESSORIES
A lithographic pencil is most frequently use to draw the design in free hand on china. This is especially useful where it is done in a quick, light, sketchy manner, where the outline is simply indicated, without regard to finished detail. In painting over it, as soon as the brush comes in contact with the drawing every vestige will disappear.
The drawing with a lithographic pencil is obliterated so easily, that it is not to be recommended to those who would become confused by any loss of outlines, and unable to proceed without the drawing.
For this class it is advisable to make the drawing secure, by doing it with India ink. carmine, or any vegetable color, may be substituted, provided it is a water-color. These will all fire away, and possess the additional advantage of remaining intact during painting. The mineral-colors are mixed with oil, the sketching-colors with water ; therefore, it is obvious that, as oil and water don not readily mix, the drawing remains.
OTHER ACCESSORIES
A lithographic pencil is most frequently use to draw the design in free hand on china. This is especially useful where it is done in a quick, light, sketchy manner, where the outline is simply indicated, without regard to finished detail. In painting over it, as soon as the brush comes in contact with the drawing every vestige will disappear.
The drawing with a lithographic pencil is obliterated so easily, that it is not to be recommended to those who would become confused by any loss of outlines, and unable to proceed without the drawing.
For this class it is advisable to make the drawing secure, by doing it with India ink. carmine, or any vegetable color, may be substituted, provided it is a water-color. These will all fire away, and possess the additional advantage of remaining intact during painting. The mineral-colors are mixed with oil, the sketching-colors with water ; therefore, it is obvious that, as oil and water don not readily mix, the drawing remains.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
OTHER ACCESSORIES page 82
time, it would be fully developed in the kiln, and would prove fatal.
It is on this account that a horn or bone knife is to be recommended. These are inventions for the careless, thoughtless, disorderly and untidy student.
Accidents from these causes are entirely inexcusable. There are enough difficulties to encounter and overcome naturally, without adding the unpardonable on of slovenliness.
A good flexible steel knife is quite sufficient for every purpose, even for gold, not withstanding all that has been written and said to the contrary.
Keep it clean, and take care of it, and it will be serviceable many years. But for those who neglect these precautions, horn and bone knives are provided ; but it is a sad commentary on our habits, not to be able to use a steel knife, even for gold.
It is on this account that a horn or bone knife is to be recommended. These are inventions for the careless, thoughtless, disorderly and untidy student.
Accidents from these causes are entirely inexcusable. There are enough difficulties to encounter and overcome naturally, without adding the unpardonable on of slovenliness.
A good flexible steel knife is quite sufficient for every purpose, even for gold, not withstanding all that has been written and said to the contrary.
Keep it clean, and take care of it, and it will be serviceable many years. But for those who neglect these precautions, horn and bone knives are provided ; but it is a sad commentary on our habits, not to be able to use a steel knife, even for gold.
OTHER ACCESSORIES-PALLETTE KNIVES page 81
incline, the color naturally seeks its level in the deepest part.
This is an admirable arrangement, and keeps colors entirely under control, the divisions keeping them apart.
It can be kept in a box, or covered, when not in use.
One or two palette knives will needful, to mix and grind colors. These come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and materials. They are made from ivory, bone, horn, and steel. One of the latter is necessary, and, provided it is kept immaculately clean and free from any possibility of rust, will prove all-sufficient. Rust is the oxide of iron (from which certain reds are made) ; and it will effectually ruin some colors, - blues for instance, - if incorporated with them.
Although this would be imperceptible at the
This is an admirable arrangement, and keeps colors entirely under control, the divisions keeping them apart.
It can be kept in a box, or covered, when not in use.
One or two palette knives will needful, to mix and grind colors. These come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and materials. They are made from ivory, bone, horn, and steel. One of the latter is necessary, and, provided it is kept immaculately clean and free from any possibility of rust, will prove all-sufficient. Rust is the oxide of iron (from which certain reds are made) ; and it will effectually ruin some colors, - blues for instance, - if incorporated with them.
Although this would be imperceptible at the
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
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intervals, and reserve the rest of the space for mixing tints and trying the brush.
Another palette, quite convenient if powder colors are used, consists of a china box, with a lid. This box contains a number of little hemispherical spaces or sunken wells, to hold the colors.
This has on special advantage, inasmuch as, having a cover to protect the colors from dust, it may be kept quite clean, and in good condition for use for a long time. The lid may be utilized to mix colors upon ; although a tile is much more desirable, and will be found very convenient in conjunction with this sort of palette.
Still another palette much in vogue, and to be recommended in preference to any other, especially for those who paint constantly, is a double slant. This contains slanting spaces to hold a dozen colors, six on each side : and, being on an
Another palette, quite convenient if powder colors are used, consists of a china box, with a lid. This box contains a number of little hemispherical spaces or sunken wells, to hold the colors.
This has on special advantage, inasmuch as, having a cover to protect the colors from dust, it may be kept quite clean, and in good condition for use for a long time. The lid may be utilized to mix colors upon ; although a tile is much more desirable, and will be found very convenient in conjunction with this sort of palette.
Still another palette much in vogue, and to be recommended in preference to any other, especially for those who paint constantly, is a double slant. This contains slanting spaces to hold a dozen colors, six on each side : and, being on an
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I have been gone and unable to enter into the porcelain Chronicles but now will continue...I have been also painting heavy with the brush...thank you for your patience.
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