Sweep off the superfluous portions of the leaf, and when quite cold it may be burnished, taking care to interpose a piece of india paper between the gold and the Burnisher.
"Young's Demonstrative Translation of Scientific Secrets"
Daniel Young
The next process is, for the finest work, the Burnisher used by hand.
"Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II"
Joshua Rose
If necessary, the plate is worked over with the Burnisher to brighten the lights, and with roulettes, etc.
"Photogravure"
Henry R. Blaney