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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1971
Page
16
The article outlines decoupage steps using paste, damp paper towels, and a rubber roller to smooth edges. Johnson stresses avoiding bubbles and wrinkles and drying the design for 24 hours before varnish. He advocates burying the object with no visible edge and notes sanding as highly important.
The excerpt details varnishing and sanding techniques for decoupage, including six coats for sinking the design and using water to create a whitish underbloom. It notes steps like steel wool, wax, and a piano finish, and mentions Johnson has completed about 30 pieces with several in progress. A beginner tip advises starting with a simple square plaque.
A short verse contrasts busy readers in motion with those who walk or run to stay active. Poet Eugene McAllister captures varying leisure choices during vacation time. Through playful lines the piece celebrates movement and rest alike.
The Lompoc post office began in 1875 under B. F. Tucker and moved eight times as the town grew. In 1927 a major upgrade to a Moore Mercantile building expanded space and staff. A 1962 facility at W Ocean and O Street continues the town feel with ongoing modernization and the rise of city carrier delivery.
The Motorcycle Industry Council representing over 90 percent of makers adopts a self-regulating standard to reduce noise. Beginning December 1971 MIC members will meet a 92 decibel limit with an extensive public information drive titled Less Sound More Ground aimed at riders and the public through thousands of dealers nationwide.
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