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Water Gilding

This process involves several distinct operations, and can only be performed successfully by those who have learned the art practically. 3585. Ethereal Solution of Gold for Gilding on Steel. This process answers equally well for either gold or platina. Disthe sizing direct from the portions of the solve any quantity of gold or platina in nitrobook; after which itis pressed close by means muriatic acid (aqua regia), until no further of a roller covered with flannel, and finally effervescence is occasioned by the application brushed over the same as gold leaf, being of heat. (See No. 3588.) Evaporate the careful to brush with and not against the solution of gold or platina, thus formed, to overlap. White Dutch metal, nicely managed, dryness, in a gentle heat (it will then be freed and flowed over with shellac spirit varnish from all excess of acid, which is essential), (colored with gamboge), makes a very good, and redissolve the dry mass in as little water cheap, and durable substitute for gold leaf. as possible; next take a separating funnel