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  2. Chemical coloring of metals - Wikipedia

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    Gray for tin or pewter. Use 20% aqueous solution of ferric chloride, it is necessary to immerse the objects in solution, dry and wax or varnish. [30] Gray-black for zinc. Use 20% aqueous solution of ferric chloride, the objects are immersed for 20 minutes, after the appearance of colour, objects should be washed, dried and waxed or varnished. [30]

  3. Distressing - Wikipedia

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    A table given a distressed finish, with a historical paint colour, edges that have been sanded down to expose the wood, and vintage hardware attached to the drawers. Distressing (or weathered look ) in the decorative arts is the activity of making a piece of furniture or object appear aged and older, giving it a "weathered look".

  4. Charivari (decorative chain) - Wikipedia

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    It could not be bought, was carefully preserved and was passed down in a single family through the generations. Some old charivaris have values of up to 10,000 euros (about £8,770). The chain for women is usually finer, made of "Erbsketten" and decorated with talismen. Charivari Arizona-style

  5. Chemical finishing of textiles - Wikipedia

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    Chemical finishes are chemicals that may alter the properties of the treated fabrics. [1] Finishes may vary from aesthetic to special purposes. [2] Examples of chemical finishes are: Fabric softeners impart soft hand feel to the treated fabrics. [3] Silk surfacing a surface finishing of cotton to obtain an appearance similar to silk. [8]

  6. Polyester - Wikipedia

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    Polyester is a category of polymers that contain one or two ester linkages in every repeat unit of their main chain. [1] As a specific material, it most commonly refers to a type called polyethylene terephthalate (PET). Polyesters include some naturally occurring chemicals, such as those found in plants and insects.

  7. Calendering (textiles) - Wikipedia

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    Fabrics that go through the calendering process feel thin, glossy and papery. [ 2 ] The wash durability of a calendered finish on thermoplastic fibers like polyester is higher than on cellulose fibers such as cotton , though each depends on the amount and type of finishing additives used and the machinery and process conditions employed.

  8. Glossary of sewing terms - Wikipedia

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    1. A dressmaker is a person who makes custom clothing for women, such as dresses, blouses, and evening gowns. Also called a mantua-maker (historically) or a modiste. 2. Dressmaker as an adjective denotes clothing made in the style of a dressmaker, frequently in the term dressmaker details which includes ruffles, frills, ribbon or braid trim.

  9. Livery collar - Wikipedia

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    A livery collar or chain of office is a collar or heavy chain, usually of gold, worn as insignia of office or a mark of fealty or other association in Europe from the Middle Ages onwards. One of the oldest and best-known livery collars is the Collar of Esses , which has been in continuous use in England since the 14th century.