spirit varnish
Britishnoun
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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)
To reblacken brasses, mix a little lampblack with spirit varnish.
From The Determined Angler and the Brook Trout an anthological volume of trout fishing, trout histories, trout lore, trout resorts, and trout tackle by Bradford, Charles Barker
The air brush is also used by professionals; it throws a resinous spirit varnish, coarse or fine, as required.
From Photogravure by Blaney, Henry R.
After they have been removed, the gilt or bronzed portions must be treated with a protecting coat of white spirit varnish.
From Handbook on Japanning: 2nd Edition For Ironware, Tinware, Wood, Etc. With Sections on Tinplating and Galvanizing by Brown, William N.
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)
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