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This lacquer box was created by Fedoskino artist
Elena Khomutinnikova.
'Romeo and Juliet'
Materials and format:
papier mache, mother of pearl, oil painting and gold leaf.
Size: 21x14x6 cm.
Special orders:
6 to 8 weeks for completion.
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'Initial painting - a pencil sketch':
At the beginning an artist draws a pencil sketch. The main composition is
drawn and defined, giving a basic impression of the future picture.
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'An intermediate layer ':
A first layer of painting is called in Russian 'zamalyevok.'
On a lacquer box, with the mother-of-pearl pieces already fitted in
and fixed, a painter draws the main colors and shades. No details yet.
When the first layer is dry, it needs to be varnished and then allowed to
dry. Any bulges and varnish bubbles left should be removed in
order to prepare the surface for the next layer. The surface should be
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'A final layer':
The following layer of painting is called in Russian 'peremalyevok.'
At this stage a painter does his best to draw thoroughly all the
tiniest details, increase shades and make the light brighter. With the
help of a thin steel feather a painter draws the ornaments on the
sides of the box, inscribes his name and the manufacture date. Then
the lacquer box is subsequently varnished with 10 layers at least
and later polished.
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