by Heather Luke | Jun 24, 2015
A concept that embodies something uncomplicated, clear, classic, natural, plain, uncluttered, sincere, modest, unpretentious…and easy. Easy implies first level, basic, manageable–within your scope, which is all anyone can do. It doesn’t mean...
by Heather Luke | Jun 24, 2015
Alternative spelling of sennet.
by Heather Luke | Jun 24, 2015
A simple, first stage embroidery canvas with a single open mesh made from cotton or cotton and polyester, with easily distinguished holes between warp and weft.
by Heather Luke | Jun 24, 2015
Describes a method of covering a base metal (usually brass) with a thin coating of silver, which allows both larger and smaller items to be made at reasonable cost. Plate is fine and even essential for the larger and lesser items of ‘silver’ in the home,...
by Heather Luke | Jun 24, 2015
A type of gilding, in which silver leaf is covered with a very thin layer of gold leaf. I often prefer this to gold gilding, as it gives a softer, less dense finish. ...
