Graviereisen
English translation: burin (palm tool)
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| 19:02 May 13, 2020 |
| German to English translations [PRO] Art/Literary - Art, Arts & Crafts, Painting / gilding tools | |||||||
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|  Selected response from: Helen Shiner United Kingdom Local time: 18:45 | ||||||
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| 4 +5 | burin (palm tool) |
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| wood engraving burin |
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peer agreement (net): +5burin (palm tool) Explanation: They are burins or palm tools. See here: https://woodcarving-tools.com/collections/palm-tools -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 10 mins (2020-05-13 19:12:37 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- On reflection, my question is what is being gilded? Are the tools for working wood that is subsequently gilded? If so, this answer is fine. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 1 hr (2020-05-13 20:43:57 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- This explains the process reasonably well: "Traditional engraving, by burin or with the use of machines, continues to be practised by goldsmiths, glass engravers, gunsmiths and others," https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engraving -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 22 hrs (2020-05-14 17:56:29 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Here is another link you might find useful: http://www.theconservationcenter.com/articles/2017/11/27/wha... If the material being worked is gesso, then “gesso carving hook” is probably more appropriate. You will know from your source text, I presume, which materials apply. The décor of old theatres and opera houses was made of a variety of materials. Anyway, I’m sure you know this ;-) Just appending it for future visitors as much as anyone. |
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