Project Gutenberg 2014-03-08 Public domain in the USA. 130 Pickert, Charles Metcalf, A. 43042175 The Art of Graining: How Acquired and How Produced. With the description of colors and their applications. Produced by Chris Curnow, Mary Akers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Art of Graining: How Acquired and How Produced" by Charles Pickert and A. Metcalf is a detailed instructional guide on the decorative art of wood graining, written in the early 1870s. This book focuses on techniques for imitating various types of wood finishes, specifically targeting craftsmen and artisans in the field of interior finishing. With a strong emphasis on the methods and materials necessary for successful wood imitation, it serves as both a practical manual and a comprehensive resource for artists looking to enhance their skill in this particular craft. The content elaborates on the specific techniques required to replicate the appearances of various woods such as oak, black walnut, rosewood, and maple. It includes detailed instructions on preparing surfaces, mixing colors, and applying graining techniques while emphasizing the importance of visual harmony between the imitation and the original wood. The authors provide a systematic approach, outlining necessary steps, tools, and even recipes for color mixtures, along with illustrations that showcase the intricacies of wood grains. By following these precise guidelines, artisans can achieve rich and authentic-looking wood finishes that elevate their craftsmanship. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/45079/45079-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 61.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Graining TT Text Browsing: Art & Photography Browsing: Computers & Technology Category: Art Category: How To ... 69742 2025-06-18T10:02:36.478899 text/html 42451 2024-10-24T03:47:26 text/html 2486605 2025-06-18T10:02:39.692904 application/epub+zip 2485656 2025-06-18T10:02:37.326899 application/epub+zip 83436 2025-06-18T10:02:36.846936 application/epub+zip 2520932 2025-06-18T10:02:41.458919 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2506570 2025-06-18T10:02:39.228928 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 111072 2022-09-20T15:03:52.643275 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 49482 2023-09-19T15:16:38.999471 text/plain 29595 2024-10-24T03:47:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15386 2025-06-18T10:02:41.612858 application/rdf+xml 13561 2025-06-18T10:02:36.943936 image/jpeg 2922 2025-06-18T10:02:36.897918 image/jpeg 2137203 2025-06-18T10:02:36.605002 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog