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The techniques of metal colouring, bronzing and patination are assuming a new importance in contemporary fine metalwork and design. Richard Hughes and Michael Rowe have assembled and tested the recipes included in this book, which is the most comprehensive work on the subject currently available, an essential reference and sourcebook for practitioners and all those involved in sculpture, architecture, design and the decorative arts. It brings together hundreds of recipes and treatments previously scattered in a variety of old books and technical papers, and provides the artist-craftsman with a very wide range of coloured finishes. Each of the recipes included has been tested and evaluated by...
Old-House Journal is the original magazine devoted to restoring and preserving old houses. For more than 35 years, our mission has been to help old-house owners repair, restore, update, and decorate buildings of every age and architectural style. Each issue explores hands-on restoration techniques, practical architectural guidelines, historical overviews, and homeowner stories--all in a trusted, authoritative voice.
The writing of poetry can succinctly chart a person's life. Thus, there is a cathartic element in this anthology, but that by no means infers self-indulgence. `Sandra's work...gives sensitive glimpses of her life, from childhood in a Welsh Cottage to years in London, France and Spain (and finally, Sussex)... Cottage life has much influenced her writing:... Her poems touch landmarks familiar to many, whether they live in a cottage or an urban semi, and Sandra catches poignantly the stages of life of the loved and the lonely, welcome and unwanted, the sadness of loss and joy in nature'. (WEST SUSSEX GAZETTE).
Old-House Journal is the original magazine devoted to restoring and preserving old houses. For more than 35 years, our mission has been to help old-house owners repair, restore, update, and decorate buildings of every age and architectural style. Each issue explores hands-on restoration techniques, practical architectural guidelines, historical overviews, and homeowner stories--all in a trusted, authoritative voice.
From reviews of the first edition:; A must for engineering libraries. - Materials Review Series; Encyclopaedic and of immense practical value. - Physics in Technology
In the pages of “Tanning – In search of that perfect skin colour…”, embark on a fascinating exploration of the timeless human quest for a sun-kissed glow. Authored with a blend of curiosity and expertise, this book dives deep into the diverse world of tanning practices, from traditional sunbathing rituals to cutting-edge sunless tanning innovations. Discover the cultural nuances and historical significance attached to the pursuit of the perfect tan, unravelling the varied approaches taken by individuals across the globe. From the sun-soaked beaches of the Mediterranean to the wellness-infused tanning practices in Scandinavia, this book captures the essence of tanning as a cultural ph...
Reprint of the original, first published in 1872. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.