spirit varnish
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The spirit varnish to be used—called map or photo varnish—is still too thick as sold.
From Practical Bookbinding by Adam, Paul
Again, they deem it wise to get a colour at any price, which can only be done in our day by the use of spirit varnish.
From Violins and Violin Makers Biographical Dictionary of the Great Italian Artistes, their Followers and Imitators, to the present time. With Essays on Important Subjects Connected with the Violin. by Pearce, J. H. (Joseph Henry)
Varnishing is nowadays always done with spirit varnish, which is convenient for working.
From Practical Bookbinding by Adam, Paul
Do not sandpaper at all yet; but make a nice orange-coloured spirit varnish, and place neatly over the yellow three or four coats.
From Violin Making 'The Strad' Library, No. IX. by Mayson, Walter H. (Walter Henry)
At present, spirit varnish with its quick drying and high surface is almost exclusively used for this purpose.
From Practical Bookbinding by Adam, Paul
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