Chemical
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Making Orchid Glue
16 c. Drawing of chichiltictepetzacuxochitl. by Dr. Francisco Hernandez (epiphytic orchid Laelia autumnalis) 16 c. Drawing of amatzauhtli by Dr. Francisco Hernandez (epiphytic orchid Encyclia pastoris) Photography of Laelia pseudo-bulbs. More to come…
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Two Gesso Recipes
For gessoing the wood panel, we used art conservator Lorraine Brevig’s recipe. 1 oz rabbit skin glue10 oz distilled waterGilder’s whiting Clearcole is thin hide glue mixed with a small amount of whiting. Applied warm to size the raw wood of the panel.Heat water and glue until dissolved. Pour warm hide glue into large warmed…
Feather Mosaics 