Neutral Tint.
A cake of neutral tint (to mix with cobalt) for shading white flowers, or a white dove.
Gold.
Gold. For beginners, "Bessemer's Gold Paint."[8] |Bessemer's Gold Paint. |This includes two bottles, one of gold powder, the other of oil; price 1s. 6d. The powder always outlasts the oil, but the latter can be bought separately, 6d. per bottle. Very little of the powder and oil must be mixed at a time, as it dries up very quickly, requiring the occasional addition of a drop of the oil. If too much oil is added, the gold will look thin and poor, leaving greasy edges on the cardboard. It is a good plan to employ two little saucers, placing the powder in one and oil in the other.
Spirits of Turpentine.
A small quantity of spirits of turpentine is required, with which the brush and saucer must be washed perfectly clean, immediately after use; wipe them dry with a piece of rag or soft paper. If this rule be neglected, the gold hardens, and brush and saucer become useless.
Shell Gold.
Shell gold (with which water only is employed) is not suitable for large works.
Liquid Gold.
Chinese metallic ink, or liquid gold 1s. per bottle, is an excellent preparation. When thoroughly mixed by shaking, pour a little into a small saucer, stirring it up each time the brush is filled. At first, great care is requisite to prevent blots. It works most easily when nearly dry, by the addition of a little water in the brush.