szlagmetal
English translation: schlagmetal
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| 11:14 Mar 30, 2004 |
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metal foil Explanation: szlagmetal to cienkie płatki metalu, najczesciej z brązu. uzyskuje się je przez kucie, stąd ten schlag, ale po angielsku moż termin pożwyższy na pewno jest uzywany w odniesieniu do złota, więc może do brązu też Reference: http://www.birkenmajer.art.pl/angielski/malarstwo1.htm Reference: http://www.ehobbies.com/more-bare-metal-foil.html |
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14 mins confidence: peer agreement (net): +1
peer agreement (net): +1schlagmetal Explanation: ... Note: If you are gilding the surface with schlagmetal, the bole can be substituted with an oil based enamel paint or other suitable colouring. ... www.fixaframe.com.au/gildingstages.htm ... Schlagmetal, schaibin, aburstig, rolls and standard book packaging of metal leaf meet the needs of manufactures, gilders and craftspeople. ... www.seppleaf.com -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 16 mins (2004-03-30 11:30:59 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- LUB Metal leaf, Dutch leaf metal leaf An inexpensive substitute for gold leaf- also called Dutch metal or schlagmetal. Made from a mixture of copper, bronze and other metals to produce a thin metal leaf resembling gold in color. Manufactured in oversize leaves of 5 1/2\" to 6 1/4\" square. Must be sealed to prevent tarnishing and oxidation. http://www.mastergallery.com/glossary.cfm?letter=M |
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