The text describes techniques for transferring drawings by perforating the original and using pumice dust to mark the outlines. It explains how the method can be used repeatedly and highlights benefits in painting and embroidery. Additionally, it offers a method for drawing from life using thin paper to see and transfer outlines.
Drawing.
The original design is perforated on the paper or canvas where it is to be transferred. It is attached together with a few pins, and then a light dusting of pumice is applied over the drawing. A gentle tapping is occasionally done to release the dust from the cloth, which marks the contours of the design on the paper underneath as it passes through the pinholes. Care must be taken not to disturb the original drawing while applying pumice, as it can cause the lines to double and become confused. Once the perforated design is lifted, the traced lines are precisely reconstructed, blowing strongly on it as it's traced with pencil to remove the pumice dust left behind.
One of the advantages of this method for transferring a design onto something is that it can be repeated in multiple places, and as many times as needed. It can even be reversed, as there is nothing to prevent sanding from both sides. Even on the side where the paper is pushed back by the point of the needle, which is called the back-scratcher's side, the dust passes more easily and marks more strongly. Thus, it is recommended to lightly rub the pumice on this side. This invention is very useful in many painting works and in embroidery, but particularly for embellishments.
Method for drawing from life.
When the original drawing is made on paper thin enough to easily see the outlines through daylight, it is transferred by applying the white paper on which you want to draw over the original.
Translation Notes:
- "Ponce" refers to pumice stone used for transferring designs.
- "Contre-tire" implies the application or transfer of a design by overlaying paper on the original.