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Each icon consists of several main layers including a carrier, colored layer, and optional layers like a substrate, gilding, insulating layers, and a protective lacquer coating. The carrier provides structural support and can also act as a substrate. A substrate like gesso is often applied to the carrier to provide an even surface for painting. Insulating layers separate components and control absorption. Gold gilding is symbolically important. Multiple thin colored layers are applied. A final lacquer layer

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