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07:25 Aug 9, 2020 |
Spanish to English translations [PRO] Art, Arts & Crafts, Painting / Restoration | |||||||
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| Selected response from: Althea Draper United Kingdom | ||||||
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4 | the preparatory layers and underlayer |
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2 +1 | preparation and base layer |
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3 | Primer and base layer |
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preparation and base layer Explanation: If you look at the several translations touted by Linguee for "capa de asiento", you see things like "bedding" or "subgrade", but I don't think either of them as appropriate in this case. However, if you look at the definition of "subgrade" in engineering, it means "in situ material upon which the structure is placed", and in plain English I'd call that "the base layer"in the context of art restoration. In other words, the foundation for the restoration. I'm posting a low confidence level because I'm not an expert in restoration, and my friend who is isn't available. And preparation is what it is. Example sentence(s):
https://www.linguee.com/spanish-english/translation/capa+de+asiento.html |
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the preparatory layers and underlayer Explanation: The bare stone is sealed with a layer of fillers, and sealants - called the preparatory layers - before a base layer is applied which can be white (eg lead oxide) or coloured (eg a red layer for under gold details) - called the underlayer. (The references in the book link are on pages 229 onwards.) In some research the preparatory and base layers are both called the preparatory layer. Example sentence(s):
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/331952359_The_statuary_on_the_belfry_portal_of_Brussels_Town_Hall_a_colourful_past_retrieved https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=31QRPkTlICkC&pg=PA230&lpg=PA230&dq=polychrome+underlayer+stone+sculpture&source=bl&ots=BQqY3-z4LR&sig=AC |
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Primer and base layer Explanation: y noun For primer: a substance used as a preparatory coat on wood, metal, or canvas, especially to prevent the absorption of subsequent layers of paint or the development of rust. I imagine in the context 'undercoat' would not work as base layer... |
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