Applying the Miniatum

Part two of a three part series showing how I gild with miniatum gold size on paper to achieve a high shine.
In this video I show you how to use the miniatum.
The miniatum size can be purchased from www.goldleafsupplies.co.uk

[@CaroleBrickman]

I’ve watched many similar videos, but this is without doubt the very best I’ve had the pleasure of watching. You’ve simplified the whole process and given me, a novice, so many tips to improve my skill. I’ve watched the three videos a few times and love all of them. Thank you so much.

[@theodoragould333]

I’m so pleased, thank you for the lovely comment X

[@gailgray6600]

Really interesting. When painting icons on gessoed boards we always do the red bole and water gilding first - cos gold will stick to natural pigments held together with egg yolk ( egg tempera) . So gold backgrounds and halos first/ if water gilding.

[@theodoragould333]

If I was water gilding I'd do the gold first. I love Icons, it was one of our first projects at uni (a long time ago now!). Gold will stick to most things. You can dust a surface with talc if you want to gild after painting.

[@clairebird7049]

Your videos are so pleasant to watch and learn!

[@theodoragould333]

That’s very kind, thank you X

[@conniesanginesi4676]

Thanks so much, you’re art it so beautiful.

[@theodoragould333]

Thank you, you're welcome X

[@aholicgmail]

This is the third of your videos about gilding with _miniatum_ and loose leaf I've been watching today. All very informative. Thanks very much. One minor comment about the cleaning your brushes with hot water, which you mentioned at the end of this video. I've read or seen somewhere that hot water may be bad because it dissolves the glue in the brush's ferrule. You may get more out of your brush if you use cold water.

[@annawozniak6807]

thnak you for the video...i am just starting into gilding ( i am a watercolorist but like to explore everything about arts). Very usefull info :)

[@joycourtney]

Thank you very much. An informative and clear explanation. You make it look very easy, but I have tried it, and getting a lovely smooth coat of Miniatum as you did is really quite tricky in practice! More practice needed.

[@Snowystardust12]

This was very helpful. Thank you. I look forward to the next step.

[@aerecek]

Really, I thank you with my heart. It's perfect video. When do you share third part?

[@theodoragould333]

I’m glad you enjoyed it, all three parts are live. Have you found it since leaving this comment?

[@victoriah584]

Is this process the same of the Miniantum INK? also, how do you rinse your brush? I couldn't understand...

[@theodoragould333]

I haven't used the miniatum ink so I can't comment, sorry. I wash my brush occasionally (definitely once I've finished), usually when I have a fiddly bit coming up and need to get into a tight part of the design. X

[@MusicIndustryLawyer]

Does the miniatum have a smell?

[@theodoragould333]

No, I haven't noticed one.

[@MusicIndustryLawyer]

@@theodoragould333 Thank you.