It is signmask that has been cut on a computer - lazy I know but handy! You apply the signmask with application tape and a squeegy and remove the application tape to leave the signmask in place.
Depends on the size of the job. The gold is about 25 euro for a book of about 20 leaves. I used a book and a half for this. The size and the paint is inexpensive and it does take a little time to get used to it and not waste the gold.
My old teacher always told us it was a bit of oil also and if there was a situation in which you had trouble picking up the gold he had us smear the smallest bit of petroleum jelly (vaseline in Ireland) across our chin and ever so lightly brush the gilders tip across it and you could then pick up the gold much better.
Super awesome videos!! I've read that it isn't really static that the gilders tip picks up, but a trace amount of oil, so you can rub it on your forehead too, to help pick up the gold. U hope you keep putting videos up - I am mostly interested in gold leaf on calligraphy manuscripts, but I live sign painting and gilded windows! Fascinating art!! Thank you, Marina in Ohio.
I have used Alkyd Gloss - pretty standard stuff I know and not ideal in a real life situation but as you say it is difficult to get decent signwriters enamel!!
I have only done a very small piece of gilded glass, a cabochon as a test piece, with the image scratched out. This video has made me want to explore it again.
@pigmental23 Thanks for your comment. I love doing loose leaf and transfer gold. If you do a job make sure you video it and put it up! I use this as a teaching aide for apprentice painters and decorators.
@drakesis I would opt for the static method. There is a lot of control over the leaf as you lay it. There are drawbacks as each leaf of gold sits between thin sheets of paper which have been dusted with Armenian bole (red earth pigment that prevents sticking). This could theoretically hinder the gold sticking to the mordant. In my experience this is not the case. I have had problems with silver leaf (see my other video). Have a look at the Smith Tip on YouTube. It looks very effective.
It is signmask that has been cut on a computer - lazy I know but handy! You apply the signmask with application tape and a squeegy and remove the application tape to leave the signmask in place.
ericbates2 1 week ago
that sign looks grand!
what is the mask that you use? is it applied with a brush or is it in tape form?
cheers!
TheMapper 1 week ago
Depends on the size of the job. The gold is about 25 euro for a book of about 20 leaves. I used a book and a half for this. The size and the paint is inexpensive and it does take a little time to get used to it and not waste the gold.
ericbates2 3 months ago
How much does it cost?
jerryq85 3 months ago
Thanks so much Eric!! Very helpful and inspiring! You are an excellent teacher and very generous to share your gifts and talents!
attrusenscion 4 months ago
Great job and well done!! It is very artistic and not enough of this work is being done! Keep posting your videos!
graknee 5 months ago
Grazie
ericbates2 8 months ago
Cerca Elio Pulli ci sono video interessanti lo trovi anche nel sito pianetaalghero .it
tiziano14167 8 months ago
Your welcome! I enjoyed making it!
ericbates2 8 months ago
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whitbyjet65 3 months ago
Thank you for making this video. It was really helpful and educational.
jollytrolly2 8 months ago
My old teacher always told us it was a bit of oil also and if there was a situation in which you had trouble picking up the gold he had us smear the smallest bit of petroleum jelly (vaseline in Ireland) across our chin and ever so lightly brush the gilders tip across it and you could then pick up the gold much better.
ericbates2 9 months ago
i was told that its not becasue of static its because it needs a bit of oil
jacobbz1 9 months ago
Super awesome videos!! I've read that it isn't really static that the gilders tip picks up, but a trace amount of oil, so you can rub it on your forehead too, to help pick up the gold. U hope you keep putting videos up - I am mostly interested in gold leaf on calligraphy manuscripts, but I live sign painting and gilded windows! Fascinating art!! Thank you, Marina in Ohio.
M4R1N4 9 months ago
I have used Alkyd Gloss - pretty standard stuff I know and not ideal in a real life situation but as you say it is difficult to get decent signwriters enamel!!
ericbates2 9 months ago
One wee question: what kind of yellow/black gloss did you use? It's so difficult to find decent signwriters enamel... :(
mattouli 9 months ago
Thanks for you comments. I love doing this type of work. If you do any more yourself make sure you video it and upload it!
ericbates2 1 year ago
Lovely mate.
I have only done a very small piece of gilded glass, a cabochon as a test piece, with the image scratched out. This video has made me want to explore it again.
Thanks.
pigmental23 1 year ago
@pigmental23 Thanks for your comment. I love doing loose leaf and transfer gold. If you do a job make sure you video it and put it up! I use this as a teaching aide for apprentice painters and decorators.
ericbates2 1 year ago
Which way is better, using static to apply the gold leaf or simply laying the leaf on and removing the backing?
drakesis 1 year ago
@drakesis I would opt for the static method. There is a lot of control over the leaf as you lay it. There are drawbacks as each leaf of gold sits between thin sheets of paper which have been dusted with Armenian bole (red earth pigment that prevents sticking). This could theoretically hinder the gold sticking to the mordant. In my experience this is not the case. I have had problems with silver leaf (see my other video). Have a look at the Smith Tip on YouTube. It looks very effective.
ericbates2 1 year ago