on 10/19/02 9:53 AM, Robert J. Cagnetta at [log in to unmask] wrote:

> We have some 1883 church glass that seems to be silkscreened, with a wash of
> color in some parts of the design.  We can see the "movement" in the pattern
> that may suggest a screening, yet it does not easliy scrape off.  Is there a
> "fixer" of some sort applied over it to stabilize it?  And are the inks
> still available?
>
Are you dealing with transparent, translucent or opaque materials, colors,
that has been transferred to the glass?

Bill






> The other thing is that the existing linoleom has a burlap backing.  Could
> this be original?  It lies ove a unremarkable face nailed T&G floor, which
> now people like this old subfloor.  Someday we will be clear coating
> fiberboard.  Anyway, wanted to see if this could be original as well.
>
> And remember, if you are going to shoot your hand with a nail gun, be sure
> that the nails are stainless steel.  Less infection.
>
> Rob Cagnetta
>
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