Gilding,
The technique of covering the surface of a cheaper material with thin layer of gold. There are a number of different ways of gilding metal and non-metallic objects (see below) Acid Cold Mercury Gilding Depletion Gilding Diffusion bonding Electrochemical Fire Also known as mercury gilding Foil gilding Fusion A process used in ancient South America, especially Ecquador, for the gilding of copper alloys by dipping or fusion of molten gold alloys to the surface, resulting in thick gold alloy coatings. May also be used to create silver alloy coatings over copper. This is the precious metal version of hot-dip plating which has a wider range of applications. Lacquer Leaf gilding Mercury or fire gilding The art of applying a thin layer of gold leaf or dust to a surface using chemical or mechanical processes for the purpose of decoration.
The technique of covering the surface of a cheaper material with thin layer of gold. There are a number of different ways of gilding metal and non-metallic objects (see below) Acid Cold Mercury Gilding Depletion Gilding Diffusion bonding Electrochemical Fire Also known as mercury gilding Foil gilding Fusion A process used in ancient South America, especially Ecquador, for the gilding of copper alloys by dipping or fusion of molten gold alloys to the surface, resulting in thick gold alloy coatings. May also be used to create silver alloy coatings over copper. This is the precious metal version of hot-dip plating which has a wider range of applications. Lacquer Leaf gilding Mercury or fire gilding The art of applying a thin layer of gold leaf or dust to a surface using chemical or mechanical processes for the purpose of decoration.
Ginning,
After picking, seed cotton has to be cleaned before spinning as it contains only about one-third fibres, the rest being made up of seed and linters. The first ginning removes only the best lint or fibre. The seeds are then put through a second ginning to remove the cotton linters which are used in rayon manufacture.
After picking, seed cotton has to be cleaned before spinning as it contains only about one-third fibres, the rest being made up of seed and linters. The first ginning removes only the best lint or fibre. The seeds are then put through a second ginning to remove the cotton linters which are used in rayon manufacture.
Glassine Paper,
Glassine Paper is a glazed, colored, heavy tissue paper that is molted and transparent when help up to the light. It is used wrapping and decorative purposes.
Glassine Paper is a glazed, colored, heavy tissue paper that is molted and transparent when help up to the light. It is used wrapping and decorative purposes.
Glazing,
The action of polishing or burnishing. The process of applying a glaze to a piece of pottery. A glaze is a vitreous layer that is formed on the surface of a ceramic when a mineral is applied to the surface of a bisque fired ceramic ware that is then fired again. The application of heat causes the mineral to fuse to the surface of the ceramic. Glazes can be applied by dusting the dry mineral over its surface, liquid glazes that are a suspension of minerals and metal oxides can be applied by dipping, painting, spraying or pouring on to the ceramic. Glazes are applied to strengthen, decorate, colour or waterproof ceramic surfaces.
The action of polishing or burnishing. The process of applying a glaze to a piece of pottery. A glaze is a vitreous layer that is formed on the surface of a ceramic when a mineral is applied to the surface of a bisque fired ceramic ware that is then fired again. The application of heat causes the mineral to fuse to the surface of the ceramic. Glazes can be applied by dusting the dry mineral over its surface, liquid glazes that are a suspension of minerals and metal oxides can be applied by dipping, painting, spraying or pouring on to the ceramic. Glazes are applied to strengthen, decorate, colour or waterproof ceramic surfaces.
Glossary,
Veil or curtain, used to describe the custom of women covering their faces in the presence of men
Veil or curtain, used to describe the custom of women covering their faces in the presence of men
Glue work,
The application of a glue or a viscous substance to the surface of a fabric to enable decorative elements to be attached.
The application of a glue or a viscous substance to the surface of a fabric to enable decorative elements to be attached.
Gold,
Element with atomic number 79, symbol Au, atomic weight 196.96, mp 1063°C, specific gravity 18.88. Native gold usually contains some copper and silver. Typical gold concentrations are 85% to 95% with the remainder being mostly silver. Gold is bright yellow, but with increasing silver content the colour is white, while copper provides red tints to the colour. With a platinum content of between 20 and 25% and nickel gold alloys become white.
Element with atomic number 79, symbol Au, atomic weight 196.96, mp 1063°C, specific gravity 18.88. Native gold usually contains some copper and silver. Typical gold concentrations are 85% to 95% with the remainder being mostly silver. Gold is bright yellow, but with increasing silver content the colour is white, while copper provides red tints to the colour. With a platinum content of between 20 and 25% and nickel gold alloys become white.
Gold foil,
A thin sheet of gold thick enough to be handled easily and support its own weight. Further hammering will reduce the thickness still further to produce gold leaf. (Oddy A. 2000, 15)
A thin sheet of gold thick enough to be handled easily and support its own weight. Further hammering will reduce the thickness still further to produce gold leaf. (Oddy A. 2000, 15)