I make my gilding adhesive using a 14th century description from Cenini, used a pigment that I made from carmine (from the cochineal or kermes insect). Tyrian purple doesn't show up very much in books, but is used for parchment staining and cloth staining.
It's gorgeous! Did you use real Tyrian Purple?
Gilding adhesive? Can it be purchased online or at a craft store?
Lisa
I make my gilding adhesive using a 14th century description from Cenini, used a pigment that I made from carmine (from the cochineal or kermes insect). Tyrian purple doesn't show up very much in books, but is used for parchment staining and cloth staining.