[Loch-Ruadh] Kragenworth illumination

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In a message dated 1/10/2003 5:32:57 AM Eastern Standard Time, julie_self at hotmail.com writes:

> The concern over paints is that the pages of the book are quite porous and
> certain types of paint and ink bleed through to the back side.  I have only
> used guache once, and, since it is water-based, didn't
> recommend it.

Oh, well that's a different kettle of fish.  Pounce may help, sizing may help, sanding then pouncing - depends.  Definitely use a drier technique on loading the brush, ink needs to be thicker as well, possibly sumi -

This would be an excellent thing to ask Mistress Stella.

Asa