Handbook on Japanning 2nd Edition

William Norman Brown's "Handbook on Japanning: 2nd Edition" is a guide to the process of japanning, a technique for applying a decorative and protective lacquer finish to various objects. The book specifically focuses on applying japanning to:

• Ironware
• Tinware
• Wood

It also includes sections on tinplating and galvanizing, which are metal coating processes often used in conjunction with japanning.

Published in 1913, the second edition is likely an expansion of the original handbook. While the full text doesn't explicitly say, it suggests the revised edition offers more details and potentially new information compared to the first edition.

Here are some potential areas covered in the book based on its title and descriptions found online:

• Techniques for preparing surfaces for japanning
• Types of lacquers and their properties
• Application methods for japanning
• Creating decorative effects with japanning
• Troubleshooting common japanning problems
• Information on tinplating and galvanizing processes