
Decorative finishes on works of art that are produced by mechanical means may be classified as having physical finishes. This section examines three traditional types of these finishing techniques.
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Damascene The damascene decorative technique inlays metal into metal to create intricate designs.
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False Damascene False damascene differs from damascene in that it is not a process of inlaying metal into metal, but instead involves applying metal on top of metal.
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Leaf In this process a very thin sheet of metal is applied onto objects.
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