Verb: to skewer. Not just for making kabobs! In decorative painting, skewering is the act of removing the lap mark of excess leaf from your freshly gilded surface. Using soft brush for skewering is crucial, as metal leaf will scratch easily. Before skewering … Skewering in process. See also a video post on the full […]
Traditional Water Gilding
March 21, 2013 by 5 Comments
Prior to the 19th century, water gilding was the only method used for all gilding projects. Today, this method is mostly used for frames, furniture accents, restoration projects, and other small and intricate projects. Water gilding takes years to perfect. As you will read, there are many steps that require patience and skill. This type […]
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