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23. Lining:
There are basically three types of liners you might use. 1. Paper
(wallpaper or antique newspaper). 2. Cloth (cotton, velvet, linen,
etc.). and 3. Wood, most notably, cedar.
Paper: Go to your nearest
wallpaper supply store and you will find somewhere in the back of the
store an "overstock or closeout" section. This is where you
will find the least expensive selection of liner material. You can
usually find something suitable in this section for less than $10 for a
double roll. Otherwise you may have to pay two, three, or even four
times that if your tastes are not met. Your first choice is paper with
no vinyl. Vinyl surfaces tend to come up when they are overlapped. We
find some papers that evokes the image of the era when the trunk was
made. This is somewhat arbitrary and it really boils down to a matter of
personal choice unless you are refinishing a trunk for a customer. Even
then it's still personal choice.  Just
not yours. If you can't find a no vinyl paper go for vinyl coated rather
than solid vinyl.
Line up all your lining tools. A square, two foot
straightedge, utility knife, tape measure, sharpening stone, large
sponge, a couple of large flat surfaces, one for rolling out, measuring,
and cutting the liner and the other for pasting up and folding over the
liner. You will also want a damp cloth, a pair of scissors, and plenty
of light.
You will line the trunk in this order. The ends of the trunk
body, the back, front, bottom, ends of the lid.....................
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