A technique of obtaining a matt finish on a gold article by directing onto it a jet of sand by compressed air or steam. It was used in the 19th century to emphasize, by contrast, the brilliance ofpolished areas. It is the same process that has been used to decorate glassware.
Sand Blasting
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Sand Blasting
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A technique of obtaining a matt finish on a gold article by directing onto it a jet of sand by compressed air or steam. It was used in the 19th century to emphasize, by contrast, the brilliance ofpolished areas. It is the same process that has been used to decorate glassware.
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From: An Illustrated Dictionary of Jewelry, autor: Harold Newman, publishers: Thames and Hudson
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