. Cedar chests, how to make them. tractive and easily applied, deserves notice in this chapter. The transfers are applied in colors to the Decalcomania paper, inwhich condition they reach the consumer. The face of the transfer issizedwith a thin coat of varnish, the paper is placed in position on the chest,and is then soaked ofp, very much as the small boy soaks off the old-fashioned transfer pictures from his hand or arm. The operation con-sumes but very little time and when properly done, the decoration is asmuch a part of the piece as the finish itself. It is applied over the final finish,
. Cedar chests, how to make them. tractive and easily applied, deserves notice in this chapter. The transfers are applied in colors to the Decalcomania paper, inwhich condition they reach the consumer. The face of the transfer issizedwith a thin coat of varnish, the paper is placed in position on the chest,and is then soaked ofp, very much as the small boy soaks off the old-fashioned transfer pictures from his hand or arm. The operation con-sumes but very little time and when properly done, the decoration is asmuch a part of the piece as the finish itself. It is applied over the final finish, or it can be put on before the lastcoat of varnish is placed. Many excellent designs are available, especially in marquetry andpearl inlay where the work has been reproduced so carefully as to chal-lenge detection. A chest decorated with a fine band of inlay lines of blackand holly presents a wonderfully attractive appearance. Decalcomania transfers can be obtained only from the Meyercord Company, Inc., An Italian Chest of the Fifteenth Century (Made in Florence about 1475) CHAPTER VII Matting Boxes Fig. 74 is from a photograph of a matting box — a form of chest con-struction not devoid of popularity, as its neat appearance and simpleconstruction make it worthy of considerable favor. Most matting boxes are made from wood other than cedar — cypress,redwood, etc. — most any stock that can be secured in wide pieces — thusdoing away with gluing up. The pieces are simpl}^ nailed or screwedtogether, corner strips glued in, and the m_atting applied. Such simpleconstruction makes this a favorable project for grammar grade students. S?c-rr~
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