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- Driver’s Watches and the Modern Wristwatch

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By James Gurney Verified
| I-M Intelligent Magazine Verified
While the first jewellery-inspired timepiece is thought to have been created in 1810, wristwatches only became a true phenomenon in the aftermath of the First World War. In 1914, they were a niche sideline of the watch industry and generally considered faintly effeminate. Little more than a decade later, they were outselling pocket watches.
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What's Actually in a Tube of Gouache

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By James Gurney Verified
| Paint Here
I used to think a tube of gouache held three things: pigment, binder, and water. It turns out there are at least nine ingredients packed in there, and most of them aren’t doing what you’d guess from the label. Manufacturers don’t always disclose what’s in the tube. Some — Schmincke in particular — have been generous about sharing their formulas. From those disclosures and a few good chemistry references, here’s what’s actually in there Pigment.
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It didn't feel like this when it all began....

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By James Gurney Verified
| Paint Here
Is your experience different? Maybe it’s me, maybe it’s my algorithm, maybe it’s what’s in the cultural pipeline, but computer life seems different lately. But you’ll have to tell me about Tiktok, because I haven’t yet met that beast. Leave a comment I'm grateful to everyone who financially supports this Substack because then we can keep it open with no paywalls. Share
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