[Elfsea] Bardic

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In a message dated 6/2/2001 10:43:43 PM Central Daylight Time,
julie_self at hotmail.com writes:


> I am making some fake icons. I need to know what kind of finish should I
> >put on them- satin, semi-gloss or gloss? I have seen real icons but for
> >the life of me I don't remember the finish. Gloss doesn't seem right.
> >
>

Shellac is more period than polyurethane and yellows and cracks over time.
Modern antique crackle finishes try to imitate this.  For historical
references check Cellini's del'Arts or the translation by D. Thompson which
can be had from Dover if you want to go period.  It will have some wonderful
hints on painting, style, types, pigments - which you can read and then make
your own modern choices for what you need.   They're are not expensive (under
$10.00) and can be had on line or ordered from B&N.
Your can also check the the TI editions on limning and there may also be one
on tryptich or religious iconography.

Good luck

Asa Hrafnasdottir
Loch Ruadh