The features should be conventionalized. Eyes, ears, nose and mouth may be dotted in with a tooth-pick.
Method No. 4. For a second coat, instead of using enamel for coloring, white lead ground in oil may be used, mixed with colors ground in oil. This produces a mat or dull finish that is quite pleasing. However, if a gloss finish is desired, a coat of varnish may be applied over the dull color. Dry colors may be mixed with shellac varnish until it is heavy enough to cover the wood. If this mixture becomes too thick to spread smoothly, it may be thinned with alcohol. The brush that has been used in varnish may be cleaned by washing in borax water. When the joints are movable, it is advisable to paint each part separately before putting them together. Where glue has been used to form joints, it should be thoroly dry before the toy is painted.
[WORKING DRAWINGS AND DIRECTIONS]
In beginning the construction of these toys, read the directions carefully so as to understand the process of construction. Study how you can best arrive at the desired results. By thinking ahead, as you proceed, many mistakes may be prevented.
- Be careful in making your drawings.
- Keep your pencil sharp.
- Be precise in making measurements.
- Handle the tools with care.
- Finish one job before starting another.
- Have a place for your tools.
- Keep your glue and wood-finishes well covered to prevent drying.
- Keep your brushes in kerosene to prevent them from getting stiff.
- Be clean in handling colors.
- Let one color get dry before joining on another.
- Let the colors join on sharp and definite lines.
- Pick up only a small amount of color with the brush.
- Lay the color on in a thin coat.
- Clean your brushes before putting them away.
- Give your work that clean, crisp, snappy appearance which is the mark of superior craftsmanship.