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What were the basic steps of creating an illuminated manuscript?

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The process began with parchment paper. First the vellum was soaked in a lime solution to loosen the fur. Then while still wet the skin would be placed on a stretcher and scraped with a curved blade knife. Third, as the skin would dry, the partchment maker would adjust the tension so the skin would remain taut. The last two steps would be repeated until desired thinness was achieved. Then the vellum was handed to the scribe which would then write each word of the text. Then the illuminator added gilded details and painted decoration to the manuscript. Then lastly they would bind the book together. The book binder would fasten metal clasps or leather ties to keep the manuscript tightly closed.

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