There are several methods of placing gold lines on mounts for pictures. First make small pencil dots where the lines are to end. It gold powder is used, make the lines with a strong solution of gum, and when this is " set " breathe gently on the lines, and dust on the powder. White lines are made by means of white ink, a heavy mixture of Chinese white. A common pen kept well charged will answer admirably as a means of applying the ink.