Bookbinding and its auxiliary branches . e or rag. The majorityof finishers regard the saucer and water as additionaltrouble, and simply apply the wet finger to the roll. Ifthe moisture thus applied sizzles slowly, it lacks theproper degree of heat; if it leaves the roll instantly, it istoo hot. The tools for morocco, seal, levant and pigskinshould be lukewarm; when the moisture is applied, itproduces no hissing. For cloth and imitation leathers amedium heat is required; when the moisture is applied,it is on the border of hissing. Russia, roan, sheep, lamb-skin, calf and cowhide require hot to
Bookbinding and its auxiliary branches . e or rag. The majorityof finishers regard the saucer and water as additionaltrouble, and simply apply the wet finger to the roll. Ifthe moisture thus applied sizzles slowly, it lacks theproper degree of heat; if it leaves the roll instantly, it istoo hot. The tools for morocco, seal, levant and pigskinshould be lukewarm; when the moisture is applied, itproduces no hissing. For cloth and imitation leathers amedium heat is required; when the moisture is applied,it is on the border of hissing. Russia, roan, sheep, lamb-skin, calf and cowhide require hot tools; when the moist-ure is applied it slightly hisses. Tooling with lukewarmtools necessitates a slow pressure; with hot tools a quickpressure is required. FINISHING 243 Filleting or Rolling the Back.—The properdegree of heat having been attained, transfer the rollfrom the left to the right hand, and grasp it firmly nearthe mounting. Take the oiled rag, and rub the face of theroll to cleanse and oil it. Place the straight or left side. of the roll on the strip, close to the edge; this is essential,as straight rolling is largely dependent upon the accuracywith which the gold is put on the rolls. Should the goldextend beyond the edge of the roll, take a piece of cotton,and press it to the side. Place the handle on the rightshoulder, with the arm from shoulder to elbow close tothe body. In this position, place the roll quickly andfirmly on the edge of the back, guided by the thumb-nailof the left hand, and move the body forward as the rolladvances. A firm impression is required to make the goldleaf adhere. If the books have bands or hubs, roll the end, then theright side of each band or hub. The book is then takenfrom the stand or press, reversed, and the operation 244 BOOKBINDING GILDING ROLLS. ? r^^;:r^^r^r;;fr^\^^^^^m^^T:^m ZZ~ZZ Boooooooooctoioooooooa • •••••••••••••••••• L(SJ^-j^\_L/SvAj^VL/^VLAA/\XAJj^ Hiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiniiiuii
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