Grainer and marbler, imitator of wood and marble; paints wood stone, iron, etc. to imitate the grain of wood, or veining of marble; in graining, paints surface with flat colour, uses steel combs, pieces of rag or cotton wool, and his own fingers to give appearance of graining and knots; in marbling, applies various colours to stone or other surfaces with brushes, "A Dictionary of Occupational Terms"
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