What to do and how to do itFor those who paint, varnish, or kalsomine . t only costs theuser the price paid for it, but loss of material in which it has beenused, a spoiled job generally, and lost time and excited is therefore of greatest importance to the consumer to buy onlyfrom reliable houses who have an established reputation for makinggood brushes, and who are interested in maintaining that reputation. Only a few years ago it was thought that perfection had beenattained, or nearly so, in the process of making, as well as in thestyle and quality, of the leading staple brushes us
What to do and how to do itFor those who paint, varnish, or kalsomine . t only costs theuser the price paid for it, but loss of material in which it has beenused, a spoiled job generally, and lost time and excited is therefore of greatest importance to the consumer to buy onlyfrom reliable houses who have an established reputation for makinggood brushes, and who are interested in maintaining that reputation. Only a few years ago it was thought that perfection had beenattained, or nearly so, in the process of making, as well as in thestyle and quality, of the leading staple brushes used by painters,kalsominers, and masons. This opinion, however, has beenrapidly changing, until now it is universally acknowledged thatthe principles and methods employed in the manufacture of W HITINGS ATENT B RUSHES are great improvements over all other methods heretofore devised,and, taken together, mark the greatest step ever taken in the artof brush-making. Their novelty and entire originality have neverbeen called in question. The Full-Center Patent Paint Brush,. [Trade >The original full-center patent has several advantages over the 12 PAINTING FLOORS. For the covering of floors we should select only that paint whichcontains earthy coloring substances, and no lead, as all paints con-taining the latter wear off easily. An oil-paint which is easily rubbed off, can safely be consideredto contain lead. This is generally added because of its density andits being more easily applied than most other bases. Even varnish that has been prepared with litharge is objec-tionable on account of its being too easily worn. Two coats of paint should cover a floor nicely, and one coatshould never be applied before the other is perfectly dry. Yellow ochre, mineral paint, or either of the other ochres will befound to out-wear lead paint, and no more oil should be used thanis suflScient to make the paint slightly elastic. THE CARE OF ARTISTS TOOLS. To say that the delicate and expens
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