Gold composition

A mixture of chrome and varnish, with which a forme intended for bronze work is rolled previously to being dusted over the impression. In fact, the process is similar to the directions given for Dusting Colours (q.v.). The chrome is well ground with a muller into tile varnish, which gives the bronze a fuller tint especially gold bronze than if the forme were rolled with the plain varnish only. This composition serves equally as well for copper, citron or emerald bronzes. Some printers use ordinary black ink tor silver bronze, as it gives it a deeper appearance. Gold size is the name given by some to this preparation. For bronze printing, the roller should have a firm face, or the tenacity of the preparation may destroy it; yet it must have sufficient elasticity to deposit the preparation freely and cleanly on the type.