- a variation of glair.
glaire
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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It is not suitable for open patterns, where the glaire might show on the surface of the leather.
From Bookbinding, and the Care of Books A handbook for Amateurs, Bookbinders & Librarians by Rooke, Noel
To polish leathers such as these, binders’ varnish or, at least, the glaire mentioned above, should be used.
From Book Repair and Restoration by Buck, Mitchell
When the glaire is nearly dry, a fragment of gold-leaf is picked up on a pad of cotton wool slightly touched with cocoanut oil and pressed down on the blind impression of the tool.
From Book Repair and Restoration by Buck, Mitchell
The materials needed are the best American gold leaf, cotton batting, sweet oil, some specially prepared rubber for removing the excess gold leaf, and glaire.
From Library Bookbinding by Bailey, Arthur Low
Finishers’ glaire may be made from the white of eggs well beaten up, diluted with about half as much vinegar, and allowed to settle.
From Bookbinding, and the Care of Books A handbook for Amateurs, Bookbinders & Librarians by Rooke, Noel
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