spirit varnish
Britishnoun
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The common varnish is known as spirit varnish; it is easily used and dries rapidly, in consideration of which qualities it is generally adopted in these days of high pressure.
From The Violin Its Famous Makers and Their Imitators by Hart, George
To make a spirit varnish for maps, 48 49.
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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)
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.
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