Japan color

Description

A pigmented varnish used for lettering, sign painting, and decorative work. Japan color dries quickly to a matte finish. It is usually protected with a coat of clear varnish.

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japan colour (Br.)

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Ralph Mayer, A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques, Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing)

ASTM, "Standard Terminology Relating to Paint, Varnish, Lacquer and Related Products", Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Section 6, Paints, Related Coatings and Aromatics, ASTM, D16, 7-Jan, Jul-96

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