Cameo Cutting
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Cameo Cutting is by John B. Marsh. The introduction says the art of cutting Cameos in shell is of so very recent birth, compared with that of working in precious stones. The Round Scawpers are used for first cutting the figure and developing the several parts, the Flat Scawpers for smoothing the work, and the Spit-sticker for the finishing touches. The text says a grip is wanted in which to hold the Stick with the left hand, while work is carried on with the right hand.
Marsh says that in the course of interviews with Signor Giovanni he represented how very difficult it was for any to perfect themselves in the work without models. Marsh says that at his entreaty Signor Giovanni was good enough to model, mould, and cast a series of examples in plaster of Paris. The text says that to carve a piece of shell, the first thing to be done is to mount it upon what is technically known as a Stick.
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- John B. Marsh
- Pages
- 54
- Language
- English
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- Educational
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