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The Artist's Handbook of Materials and Techniques

by Ralph Mayer

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Provides information on materials and methods used by the art profession.
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The Artist's Bible: This is the Artist's classic, and the Artist's Bible of not only what materials are but when they came into use, how they are formulated and why. Want to learn how to make your own gesso for silverpoint? Want to cut a quill pen? Want to make your own pastels? Can't remember how to make your own sizing or gesso? Want to try your hand at encaustic or egg tempera painting? Want to know which colors in the spectrum are likely to fade (are fugitive colors) in watercolor and which are not? It's here.
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This book has been prepared for the purpose of giving the artist a complete and up-to-date account of the materials and methods of his craft.
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