Glossary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Term of the Day: Sponging The use of a natural sea sponge, or synthetic sponge with ripped edges, dipped in colored glaze to apply decorative finish on a solid base coat. Quartersawn lumber Lumber milled from quartered logs, typically very stable, close-grained wood. Quaternary colors Colors made by mixing two tertiary colors.