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Partial Table of Contents . . .

The History of Mirror and Glass Making

A Brief Look At the Basic Process

Painting, Embellishment, and Glass Decoration

Chemical Gilding

Creating Specialty Coated Mirrors

Shop Safety and Materials Handling

Glass Cutting, Step-by-Step

Mirror and Glass Preparation

Artwork Preparation

Materials and Tools Lists

Cleaning Glass and Mirrors

The Occasional Copper Layer

Basic Mirror Masking and Mask Preparation

Other Masking Options; Die Cutters

Variation of the Basic Technique

Special Masking Materials

Paint, Colorants, And Backing

Using Embossing Powders on Glass

Beyond Paint: Other Color Options

Bronzing and Metallic Powders

Hand Painting Fine Details

Stipple Patterns and Other Decoration

Backing Paints and Mirror Sealers

Your First Project; A Simple Picture Frame

Surface Decoration with Glue Chipping

Picture Frames and Mirror Display

Simple Project Ideas; Utilitarian and Decorative Mirrors, Cabinet Door
Glass, Simple Game Boards, Ornaments and Decorations, Glass Greeting
Cards, Mosaic Tiles, Clock Faces and Dials, and Decorative Accent Mirrors

Glass Silvering; Copper, Gold, Peach, and Galena Blue

Chemically Gilded Gold Mirrors

Basic Gold Leaf Application Information, Gilding

The History and Manufacturing of Gold Leaf

Bronzing Powders and Materials Application

Special Techniques

And much, much, more.
 
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