2563. To Ornament Dark-coloured Objects.

To ornament dark-coloured objects, such as the bindings of books,
Russia leather, blotting-cases, leathern bags, &c., the picture must
be previously covered with a mixture of opaque white varnish, taking
care not to pass beyond the outline of the design. On the following
day, proceed according to the instructions given in the preceding
paragraph.

2564. To ornament Silk, Paper, or Articles which will not bear wetting.

Varnish the picture with the transfer varnish, as previously
explained, following the outline of the design, then allow it to dry
for an hour or two; when quite dry, pass a damp sponge over the entire
surface of the sheet, so as to remove the composition which surrounds
the picture, and which may spoil the object.

Let the paper dry once more, and varnish the picture again with the
transfer varnish; in about ten minutes, place it face downward on the
object to be decorated, and rub it with the paper-knife or roller,
over the whole of its surface. Finally, moisten the paper with a wet
brush, allow it to remain sufficiently long to become moist, then
strip the paper off.

_To remove a spoilt picture from any object,_ dip a soft rag in the
essence, and rub it over the surface.

2565. To Insure a Successful Result.

To insure a successful result, care must be taken to give a very light
coating of varnish to the parts to be transferred. When the varnish is
first applied it is very liquid, and must remain ten minutes, the best
condition for transferring being when the varnish is only just sticky,
without being too dry.

2566. The Following Designs will be found the most Elegant and
Appropriate.

English flowers of every variety: bouquets, tropical birds, flowers
and fruits in imitation of aqua-tint; garlands with cupids after
Watteau, and garlands with birds; domestic scenes; pears and cherries,
apples and plums, white grapes and plums, black grapes and peaches,
plums and mulberries, large bouquet of roses; bouquets of moss roses
and pansies.; bouquets of small camellias; bouquets of wall-flowers
and poppies; bouquets of orange-blossom, medallions, various subjects;
birds'-nests; Gothic initials and monograms, fleurs-de-lis; borders
various.

2567. Heraldic Decalcomanie.

Heraldic Decalcomanie is an extended application of this art, the arms
and crests of persons or f