Terms Flashcards
ALBUMIN
Any of numerous simple heat-coagulable, water-soluble proteins that occur in blood plasma or serum, muscle, egg whites, milk, and other animal substances and in many plants; used in adhesives, finishes, coatings, and varnishes.
ALPHA CELLULOSE
It is the purest form of cellulose extracted from organic fibers such as wood pulp or cotton.
KLINKER
A soft leather pad on which to lay the leaf for cutting when gilding.
LIGHTFAST
The ability of a substance or material to withstand exposure to daylight (UV light) without fading or changing color.
LAP JOINT
A very strong splicing technique used in woodworking.
ROTTENSTONE
A very fine abrasive made from limestone. Used in distressing water gilded surfaces and in patination techniques; light gray color makes it an ideal toner.
SCOTIA
A concave moulding with a semicircular profile; also called a cove.
SPANDREL
Rectangular frame with an oval opening.
SIGHT MEASUREMENT
Dimensions of the frame taken from the inside edge of the frame lip.
VERSO
1> The back side of an object.
2> The left-hand page of an open book. Opposed to recto.
ACID MIGRATION
The traveling or transfer of acid from one material to an adjacent material.
BLOCK PRINT
A print pulled from the raised surface of a block commonly carved from wood or linoleum.
CHOP MARK
A small embossed seal or impression on a print, generally indicating the printer or artist.
DECKLE EDGE
The feathery edge of a sheet of handmade paper caused by thinning of the pulp near the deckle or frame that confines the pulp to the mold. Also present on two sides with some machine-made papers.
DYE SUBLIMATION
A color printing technology that forms an image by delivering gaseous dyes to the receiver material with a thermal driver (same as diffusion transfer).
EXTRUDE
To shape (as metal or plastic) by forcing through a die. Common process used for manufacture of aluminum picture frame moulding and plastic sheet products.
FROTTAGE
A French term for the creation of a pattern by placing paper over a textured surface, such as wood or cloth, and rubbing with a pencil or crayon.
GICLEE
Derived from the French word gicler meaning “to squirt” or “to spray.” The use of the inkjet process to make fine art prints.
HYDRATION
In paper, the level of moisture present. The hygroscopic nature of paper may result in the absorption of moisture from the atmosphere that can result in the expansion of the paper. A low level of hydration may reflect degradation of the paper fiber with a resulting brittle quality.
JAPANESE PAPER
Handmade paper with a web of strong naturally formed fibers, some of which are ideal for hinging purposes. The best are made with 100 percent kozo or gampi fibers, which have not been bleached or chemically processed.