glaire
Americannoun
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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 Rooke, Noel
The finisher should not glaire in more than he can tool the same day.
From Bookbinding, and the Care of Books A handbook for Amateurs, Bookbinders & Librarians by Rooke, Noel
The object of heating the type is to make the gold combine with the glaire in such a way as to cause the gold to adhere.
From Library Bookbinding by Bailey, Arthur Low
With a small sponge, apply the glaire to the part of the back which is to receive the call number, taking care to draw the sponge evenly across the back, leaving a straight line.
From Library Bookbinding by Bailey, Arthur Low
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 Rooke, Noel
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 Adam, Paul
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 Rooke, Noel
After glairing, strip by strip is laid on.
From Practical Bookbinding by Adam, Paul
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