Thank you for the answer. And a last one- do you aim to achieve a glass like surface or minor imperfections are fine? I have an wood carved panel I would like to water guild but it is hard to sand off the carved bits perfectly.I guess I am looking for some directions by a professional. Thank you!!!
@Teoroy Minor imperfections are not only fine, they are beautiful. Hand made frames should look like they are made by an artist, not a machine. Every frame in a museum has imperfections that give it character and remind you that a human being was once there working on it.
With carved frames a perfect burnishing is not necessary. The gold just needs to cover or patches should be added so that the bole does not show. The patina will mask any other flaws.
Very impressive! Just a question. What sandpaper do you use ot sand off the gesso? Do you polish the bole too befor applying the water mixture?thank you!!!
Hi Thanks for posting. Very useful to see a master for us struggling learners. I like the finger cutter.
CJ Frames: How can I stop the leaf sticking to the paper after cutting it. The first cut lifts easily but the second piece is always lightly stuck to the paper. Any advice very appreciated! Thanks Tom
The paper in the booklets is very important. My advice would be to try other brands of leaf until you find something that is easy to work with. Leaf sticking to the books has never been a problem for us.
Usually gilders pass the gilders tip brush through their hair or on their chin to pick up enough static to pick up the leaf-this gilder has a permanently static -what is the secret please?
What are the proportions of the size he uses in this demo please?
He is picking up static but he does it quickly and it's not visible in this video. I don't know what mixture he was using in this video. It's mostly water with some alcohol and glue. It has to be constantly tweaked to compensate for temperature and humidity changes. The gilder modifies it as needed based on his experience.
Thank you for the answer. And a last one- do you aim to achieve a glass like surface or minor imperfections are fine? I have an wood carved panel I would like to water guild but it is hard to sand off the carved bits perfectly.I guess I am looking for some directions by a professional. Thank you!!!
Teoroy 4 days ago
@Teoroy Minor imperfections are not only fine, they are beautiful. Hand made frames should look like they are made by an artist, not a machine. Every frame in a museum has imperfections that give it character and remind you that a human being was once there working on it.
With carved frames a perfect burnishing is not necessary. The gold just needs to cover or patches should be added so that the bole does not show. The patina will mask any other flaws.
CJFRAMES 4 days ago
Very impressive! Just a question. What sandpaper do you use ot sand off the gesso? Do you polish the bole too befor applying the water mixture?thank you!!!
Teoroy 1 week ago
@Teoroy Gesso is sanded with 200 and then 400 grade. the bole is not polished, just lightly sanded with 400 grade.
CJFRAMES 1 week ago
Very, very impressive! You are worth your weight in.... well, you're worth your weight in friggin' gold. :P
terrapin52 3 weeks ago
It was a pleasure to watch.
artbydarleneyoung 11 months ago
Absolutely fascinating! Thx CJ Frames!
hilary2k 1 year ago
I just can say... Wow!!!! Now I realise how slow I am!!! any way to contact you to show you some of my gilding skills?
lacasa79 1 year ago
How did you make this finger knife?
klemenv 2 years ago
@klemenv it's made from an aluminum can.
CJFRAMES 2 years ago
same question here
madelstudio 2 years ago
Wonderful illustration of gilding technique -poetry in motion.
Please could you inform how, what is the static picked up on the tip before lifting the gold leaf?
jmaxst 2 years ago
The static is picked up off the side of the face.
CJFRAMES 2 years ago
Hi Thanks for posting. Very useful to see a master for us struggling learners. I like the finger cutter.
CJ Frames: How can I stop the leaf sticking to the paper after cutting it. The first cut lifts easily but the second piece is always lightly stuck to the paper. Any advice very appreciated! Thanks Tom
tomJwise 2 years ago
The paper in the booklets is very important. My advice would be to try other brands of leaf until you find something that is easy to work with. Leaf sticking to the books has never been a problem for us.
CJFRAMES 2 years ago
Usually gilders pass the gilders tip brush through their hair or on their chin to pick up enough static to pick up the leaf-this gilder has a permanently static -what is the secret please?
What are the proportions of the size he uses in this demo please?
allbuzzedup1 2 years ago
He is picking up static but he does it quickly and it's not visible in this video. I don't know what mixture he was using in this video. It's mostly water with some alcohol and glue. It has to be constantly tweaked to compensate for temperature and humidity changes. The gilder modifies it as needed based on his experience.
CJFRAMES 2 years ago
I am dying to find classes on how to do this.
ryanboyce1 2 years ago
Beautiful frame right there!
Peaceluvjojo 2 years ago
That is a master at work.
dolina64 3 years ago 4