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Various Techniques Decoration: Decorative Processes. There are also various techniques Decoration techniques of Decoration either peculiar to goldsmiths' work or commonly associated with it. On elaborate goldsmiths' work several techniques may be employed.
The chief decorative technique is repousse (embossed) work, in which ornamental motifs are raised on a metal surface with a hammer and punchers from the back. Repousse is usually found on hammered objects since it requires a fairly thin Wall of metal.
Plywoods are particularly useful in the Decoration of stores, offices, and commercial establishments, and for making flush panel doors, cabinets, and furniture. They are a permanent type ofmmmmm.142 Decoration and their upkeep is limited to an occasional waxing.
Whichever paint finish you choose, the Wall or ceiling must always be properly prepared. None of these fine paint finishes will disguise bad workmanship, like unfilled cracks or dirty walls, so be prepared to spend at least the usual amount of time on surface preparation. The secret of successful paint Decoration is to test all the different techniques on odd sheets of lining paper, pieces of wood or masonite. Then you can see beforehand how the impression looks and whether it is the finish you want. You may need to reduce the amount of pressure on the tool you are using, maybe thin the paint down, or just use one side of it. With practice you will soon build the skills required to achieve the results you want.
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