antiquing


antiquing

[an′tēk·iŋ] (engineering) Producing a rich glow on the surface of a leather by applying stain, wax, or oil, allowing it to set, and rubbing or brushing the leather. A technique of handling wet paint to expose parts of the undercoat, by combing, graining, or marbling. Also known as broken-color work.

antiquing

A technique of handling wet paint, by combing, graining, or marbling, so as to expose parts of the undercoat; also called broken-color work.