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- Palladium LeafA bright silver colored metal leaf that is resistant to tarnshing.
- PalmettePopular motif used in the last 18th and early 19th century, it has the stylized appearance of a palm frond. Also referred as an anthemion.
- PapyrusA support made from overlapped parallel strips of reed plant stalks.
- Parcel GiltAn item that has areas of gold leaf present on the surface.
- ParchmentA support made from one of a variety of treated animal skins. Known for its smooth, and slightly translucent surface, was often used in formal documents.
- ParquetryA geometric design or pattern made of pieces of wood for a decorative effect.
- PastedownThe endpaper that is pasted to the inside of each cover.
- PastigliaA low relief design that is built up and modeled in gesso.
- Patent LeafAlso called transfer leaf. Each leaf is lightly affixed to a sheet of special transfer paper. Easier to use, and more versatile, it is often used outdoors, or onto large architectural components (domes, ceilings, walls, etc).
- PatinateTo coat a surface to change its appearance or to give the appearance of age.
- Patinated MirrorThe process of either application of altering a metal amalgam on glass to create an antique like reflection, or application of a metal amalgam on a specialty glass to create a artisanal reflection.
- PentimentoThe reappearance of an underlayer of paint, or under drying created as a result of the fading/increased translucency of the overpainting as it ages.
- PerspexA trademark name for clear acrylic glazing.
- Photo CornersUsed to secure a photograph or work on paper to a mount to avoid contact with adhesive.
- PiercedThe negative space between frame ornamentation where the background or wall support is revealed.
- Pietra DuraItalian for hard stone, it is a technique that involves using cut and highly polished stones to create decorative inlaid patterns.
- PigmentA colorant, which may be derived from a wide variety of substances, organic and inorganic, natural and artificial. The colorant is insoluble in the binder it is suspended within.
- PilasterA rectangular column that projects from a two-dimension surface used for decoration rather than structural support.
- Plaster OrnamentationOriginating around 1870, plaster ornamentation was often applied at the same time as the gesso support.
- PlatemarkThe concave impression made in a paper support by a printing plate as it was run through a printing press.
- PlexiglasA brand name for acrylic which is a clear plastic glazing used for oversized artwork , or for artwork that is shipped, or often handled, when glass is not an option.
- PlexiglassA general term for clear acrylic glazing.
- PlinthA block that is placed between the sculpture and the top of a pedestal.
- PolychromeAn architectural or decorative item that is painted in several colors.
- PolypropyleneAn inert, clear plastic used for wrapping/protecting items for archival storage.
- Powder CoatA process to finish metal where a dry powder is applied electrostatically and cured under heat. The end result is a finish similar to typical application of liquid paint, but is more durable.
- Powderpost BeetleA beetle that lays eggs within and feeds on wood. The larvae and pupae feed on the starch in the wood while boring channels in its wooden host. Once developed into an adult, the insect bores out of the piece, leaving an exit hole.
- PreservationAction taken to maintain an object in its existing condition to minimize the rate of change, and slow down further deterioration and/or prevent damage.
- Pressure-sensitive TapeAdhesive tape that adheres to a surface when pressure is applied. The adhesive frequently degrades leaving a residue to the surface where it was affixed, which might stain or embrittle the paper support.
- ProfileThe shape of a frame moulding
- ProvenanceA record of ownership of a work of art or an antique, used as a guide to verify it's history, authenticity or quality.
- PunchworkDesign characterized by a series of indents within the gesso prior to application of polychrome or gilding.
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- Palladium LeafA bright silver colored metal leaf that is resistant to tarnshing.
- PalmettePopular motif used in the last 18th and early 19th century, it has the stylized appearance of a palm frond. Also referred as an anthemion.
- PapyrusA support made from overlapped parallel strips of reed plant stalks.
- Parcel GiltAn item that has areas of gold leaf present on the surface.
- ParchmentA support made from one of a variety of treated animal skins. Known for its smooth, and slightly translucent surface, was often used in formal documents.
- ParquetryA geometric design or pattern made of pieces of wood for a decorative effect.
- PastedownThe endpaper that is pasted to the inside of each cover.
- PastigliaA low relief design that is built up and modeled in gesso.
- Patent LeafAlso called transfer leaf. Each leaf is lightly affixed to a sheet of special transfer paper. Easier to use, and more versatile, it is often used outdoors, or onto large architectural components (domes, ceilings, walls, etc).
- PatinateTo coat a surface to change its appearance or to give the appearance of age.
- Patinated MirrorThe process of either application of altering a metal amalgam on glass to create an antique like reflection, or application of a metal amalgam on a specialty glass to create a artisanal reflection.
- PentimentoThe reappearance of an underlayer of paint, or under drying created as a result of the fading/increased translucency of the overpainting as it ages.
- PerspexA trademark name for clear acrylic glazing.
- Photo CornersUsed to secure a photograph or work on paper to a mount to avoid contact with adhesive.
- PiercedThe negative space between frame ornamentation where the background or wall support is revealed.
- Pietra DuraItalian for hard stone, it is a technique that involves using cut and highly polished stones to create decorative inlaid patterns.
- PigmentA colorant, which may be derived from a wide variety of substances, organic and inorganic, natural and artificial. The colorant is insoluble in the binder it is suspended within.
- PilasterA rectangular column that projects from a two-dimension surface used for decoration rather than structural support.
- Plaster OrnamentationOriginating around 1870, plaster ornamentation was often applied at the same time as the gesso support.
- PlatemarkThe concave impression made in a paper support by a printing plate as it was run through a printing press.
- PlexiglasA brand name for acrylic which is a clear plastic glazing used for oversized artwork , or for artwork that is shipped, or often handled, when glass is not an option.
- PlexiglassA general term for clear acrylic glazing.
- PlinthA block that is placed between the sculpture and the top of a pedestal.
- PolychromeAn architectural or decorative item that is painted in several colors.
- PolypropyleneAn inert, clear plastic used for wrapping/protecting items for archival storage.
- Powder CoatA process to finish metal where a dry powder is applied electrostatically and cured under heat. The end result is a finish similar to typical application of liquid paint, but is more durable.
- Powderpost BeetleA beetle that lays eggs within and feeds on wood. The larvae and pupae feed on the starch in the wood while boring channels in its wooden host. Once developed into an adult, the insect bores out of the piece, leaving an exit hole.
- PreservationAction taken to maintain an object in its existing condition to minimize the rate of change, and slow down further deterioration and/or prevent damage.
- Pressure-sensitive TapeAdhesive tape that adheres to a surface when pressure is applied. The adhesive frequently degrades leaving a residue to the surface where it was affixed, which might stain or embrittle the paper support.
- ProfileThe shape of a frame moulding
- ProvenanceA record of ownership of a work of art or an antique, used as a guide to verify it's history, authenticity or quality.
- PunchworkDesign characterized by a series of indents within the gesso prior to application of polychrome or gilding.
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