The Colouring, Bronzing, and Patination of Metals
Author | : Richard Hughes |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 372 |
Release | : 1991 |
ISBN-10 | : 0823007626 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780823007622 |
Rating | : 4/5 (622 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Colouring, Bronzing, and Patination of Metals written by Richard Hughes and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The techniques of metal colouring, bronzing and patination ... The metals covered are bronze and yellow brass in cast form; copper, gilding metal, yellow brass and silver in sheet form; and silver-plate and copper-plate ... A glossary of archaic chemical terms and their modern equivalents is included. An historical introduction outlines the various metalworking traditions with which the use of colourig techniques is associated ... With 275 illustrations, 220 in colour"--Cover.