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Specialty Expressions: HAND DECORATOR

ExpressionsDomainDefinition
Hand decoratorOccupations1: Applies colored glazes to tile following stamped or outlined design: Reads job order for work procedure and examines color sketches to determine colors to be applied. Fills bulb of applicator with specified glaze color. Applies glaze to design following color scheme on sketches. Cleans used applicator bulbs. May spray glaze onto tile, using spray gun. May apply liquid gold to tile, using china painting brush. (references)
  2: Applies paint to exterior or interior of glassware, such as tumblers, vases, or bowls to tint glass and to apply luster to glassware: Mixes color with oil and water to obtain desired consistency. Centers glassware on balanced wheel and balances glassware on wheel with weights. Turns pivot pole with one hand to rotate wheel and glassware, and holds paint brush to glassware while resting arm on support to steady hand to apply thin layer of paint. Examines glassware for brush strokes. Places painted glassware onto moving conveyor. (references)

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