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Arcane Artisanal Alchemy & Antiquities
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- 1. Obsolete art of painting with wax, involving subtle layering for translucence.
- 2. Intricate metal inlay technique creating wavy patterns, once a hallmark of luxury swords.
- 3. Old French method of molding hardened leather for protective and ornamental purposes.
- 7. French lacquer finishing from the pre-industrial era, prized for rich surface polish.
- 8. Ancient glass grinding for pigment production, vital for stained glass and porcelain hues.
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- 4. Traditional crafting with paper pulp reinforced by glue, historically used for armor and masks.
- 5. Ancient weaving craft using flexible twigs or fibers once critical for daily containers.
- 6. Rare Japanese alloy of silver and copper with a distinctive patina, once used in fine metalwork.
- 9. Classical Japanese painting method where layers of pigment bleed into one another, lost to time.
- 10. Fading ceramic glazing technique that achieved vibrant crackle effects under high heat.
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