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POLLARD AND KNOTTED OAK GRAINING
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for the graining color the best burnt Turkey umber is used. The color is rubbed in, and one side of the panel combed, while on the other side the dark knots are put in by means of a stiff titch dipped in umber and drier. With another fitch give these knots and the surrounding space a growing motion towards the other half of the panel. Now put in the fine lights across the slightly combed half with a lead towards the knots, and then work up the knotted half with a pencil and rag. When this is dry, overgrain with a distemper wash of Vandyke brown.
