black japan

noun

The cell is to be closed with old black japan or gold-size, applied round the margins of the cover with a hair pencil.

Both are used as black japan or varnish, and as a glazing colour by artists.

Black japan is an excellent marking for this purpose because it dries quickly.

Japan Brown—Black japan, to which is added a little vermilion.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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