- a variation of glair.
glaire
Americannoun
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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 Noel Rooke
For blocking, one coat of glaire will be enough for most leathers.
From Bookbinding, and the Care of Books A handbook for Amateurs, Bookbinders & Librarians by Noel Rooke
To polish leathers such as these, binders’ varnish or, at least, the glaire mentioned above, should be used.
From Book Repair and Restoration by Mitchell Buck
When the leather is nearly, but not quite, dry the impressions of the tools must be painted with glaire.
From Bookbinding, and the Care of Books A handbook for Amateurs, Bookbinders & Librarians by Noel Rooke
When the glaire has ceased to be “tacky,” the gold is laid on.
From Bookbinding, and the Care of Books A handbook for Amateurs, Bookbinders & Librarians by Noel Rooke
To make the gold adhere, the material to be tooled is sized or "glaired" with one part vinegar to three parts white of egg well whisked or beaten and filtered, as is done in blocking.
From Practical Bookbinding by Paul Adam
For such books the lettering should be written out carefully, the whole panel prepared and glaired in, and the gold laid on.
From Bookbinding, and the Care of Books A handbook for Amateurs, Bookbinders & Librarians by Noel Rooke
After glairing, strip by strip is laid on.
From Practical Bookbinding by Paul Adam
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