We were asked to complete a gilding leaf sample of gold for a client (24K gold and moon gold) Samples require a basecoat in oil–2 coats of satin impervo in a light straw yellow tone for the 22K gold, I would use a different color for the moon gold. Use wet sand paper #400 and #600 […]
Gilded ornament panels
July 17, 2013 by 4 Comments
This design was custom for small powder room in Manhattan. This was the final element for the room. We painted the red panels and black surrounding, glazed all areas, and then varnished in oil, in preparation for the gilding. A pounce pattern was created on thick paper. With a pounce block, tap and rub the […]
Gelatin for Gilding
March 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Traditional water gilder’s use a gelatin mixture (size) that will facilitate a sturdy bond between the gold and the substrate. Gelatin is made up of collagen from various animals. Most of the extractions come from the skin/hides and bones of animals such as cows and pigs. It is a colorless and translucent material that is […]
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