Thanks for sharing this. I'm writing a story where I include the process of gilding back in the 1920's, & I'm guessing this is pretty close to what was done then. Having a background in sign painting, I really enjoyed watching this video. My best to you!
The spray is the adhesive that sticks the gold to the glass, it is a gelatine capsule dissolved into warm distilled water. I rub the brush to create static and so pick up the leaf. I have another video called Gold Leaf Gilding Demo with more details.
Edwina Bracken: The type of gilding that Mr. Bates is doing is called, "Water gilding" or Mirror Gilding". They method you will be using on your painting is called, "Surface Gilding" and uses an oil based 'size. (size= gold leaf glue) Manufacturers of this type of size are LaFranc, and One'Shot, which are industry standards.
Thank you... it depends ... I drew the letter up on a machine which is fast... punching the holes is low work ... the gold can be speeded up with using a hair dryer to dry the gold ... I have another video called Gold Leaf Gilding Demo which shows a faster way of doing it
The excess gold that is left around the letter will be removed easily by vigorous rubbing with lumps of cotton wool. The gold will not be protected like the main sections so will come off easily. I have another video called 'Gold Leaf Gilding Demo' that you might find useful.
I would recommend getting the sign cut in vinyl lettering if possible - there are some really high quality gold vinyl's available that look very authentic. Other than that I am afraid you would have to go with the traditional methods!
i always use gomma lacka underneath to close the pores of the surface. then water glue ready in a bottle called mixion. the one that dryes in 15 minutes. then i lay my gold. when i am finished with the gold i use again gomma lacka as a varnish wich will protect my gold and help it last a long. i liked your demo!
Hi Alex, thanks for that, I looked up gomma lacka there and think it is what we call shellac?? I have never heard of that being used but will definitely try it out the next time in the workshop.
Great video, very informative. Could you please give me a better idea of how you removed the excess gold from around your letter? You said you used a cotton swab, but how?
Yes, that is correct. If hair is a problem you can smear a tiny bit of petroleum jelly on your check and gently run the brush over that. This will help you lift the gold.
Very nice. I want to do calligraphy on an oil gilded surface, but I have to draw lines on the surface that I would like to remove afterwards. Any suggestions?
It seems like this should be a really helpful video but I was lost because the video quality is rather crappy & I can't see what you are doing. Maybe I'll catch on by watching your other videos though. I caught the hair trick though and that is pretty cool.
The spray is the adhesive that sticks the gold to the glass, it is a gelatine capsule dissolved into warm distilled water. I rub the brush to create static and so pick up the leaf. I have another video called Gold Leaf Gilding Demo with more details.
Thanks for sharing this. I'm writing a story where I include the process of gilding back in the 1920's, & I'm guessing this is pretty close to what was done then. Having a background in sign painting, I really enjoyed watching this video. My best to you!
That' sounds interesting... perhaps you might let me know when you've done it?
The spray is the adhesive that sticks the gold to the glass, it is a gelatine capsule dissolved into warm distilled water. I rub the brush to create static and so pick up the leaf. I have another video called Gold Leaf Gilding Demo with more details.
Eric, I have found your tutorials very informative and educational, thank you. I will keep looking for more!
R H Ross You are very welcome... I think I need to put up a few more videos soon!!!
Edwina Bracken: The type of gilding that Mr. Bates is doing is called, "Water gilding" or Mirror Gilding". They method you will be using on your painting is called, "Surface Gilding" and uses an oil based 'size. (size= gold leaf glue) Manufacturers of this type of size are LaFranc, and One'Shot, which are industry standards.
Thank you... it depends ... I drew the letter up on a machine which is fast... punching the holes is low work ... the gold can be speeded up with using a hair dryer to dry the gold ... I have another video called Gold Leaf Gilding Demo which shows a faster way of doing it
Thanks a lot Eric! Sorry for the late reply.
the best explanation or reverse glass gilding!
The excess gold that is left around the letter will be removed easily by vigorous rubbing with lumps of cotton wool. The gold will not be protected like the main sections so will come off easily. I have another video called 'Gold Leaf Gilding Demo' that you might find useful.
I do not have a website! I have not had an opportunity to gild granite or marble but if I do I will make sure I film it!!
Thank you for your comment, the gelatine is essentially the glue that will hold the gold to the glass.
I would recommend getting the sign cut in vinyl lettering if possible - there are some really high quality gold vinyl's available that look very authentic. Other than that I am afraid you would have to go with the traditional methods!
i always use gomma lacka underneath to close the pores of the surface. then water glue ready in a bottle called mixion. the one that dryes in 15 minutes. then i lay my gold. when i am finished with the gold i use again gomma lacka as a varnish wich will protect my gold and help it last a long. i liked your demo!
Hi Alex, thanks for that, I looked up gomma lacka there and think it is what we call shellac?? I have never heard of that being used but will definitely try it out the next time in the workshop.
Steve, yes you can definitely use it on smaller work although it may be that little bit more difficult!
Do you have a website? Have you any videos doing gilding on lettering in granite/marble etc? Thanks!
I've watched a lot of videos on gilding & yours is the most informative thus far. Can the gelatin & water spray be used on surfaces other than glass?
This is great Eric! I am wondering, how to glue the gold leaf onto glass. I am not looking at gilding at all. Do you have any idea how I can do this?
No worries. It made me come back to a good video. Hope to see more from you soon! :)
Patty, that is standard black solvent (white spirit) based gloss paint.
Dont know about the spray... but he rubs the brush in his hair to create static so it will pick up the gold.
im sorry if you mentioned it in the video, i cant seem to find it. what are you spraying on the gold? thanks
Little clearer. What is the black paint that you are using? One Shot? Thanks.
Thank you Jack!
Thank you!
also, do you rub the lifting brush by your hair to ionize (give static to) this tool used to lift and deliver the gold leaf? That is brilliant.
amazing! really enjoyed the video :-)
Great video, very informative. Could you please give me a better idea of how you removed the excess gold from around your letter? You said you used a cotton swab, but how?
About 1 pint of distilled water mixed with a gelatine capsule and heated slightly.
so you use static electrical build up on the brush by brushing the gilder's brush on your hair to help lift the gold leaf?
Yes, that is correct. If hair is a problem you can smear a tiny bit of petroleum jelly on your check and gently run the brush over that. This will help you lift the gold.
Cheers for this Eric. The most useful vid I've seen on the net . Could I use this technique for smaller more detailed work ? Thanks again
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Very nice. I want to do calligraphy on an oil gilded surface, but I have to draw lines on the surface that I would like to remove afterwards. Any suggestions?
What sort of paint are you using?
Very cool and informative! Great job! :-)
Thank you Marius!
what kind of water glue did you use?
Ola amigo que tipo´de tinta é está que você usa no final a tinta preta ,qual e o nome da tinta.
Hello Castro, that is standard black solvent (white spirit) based gloss paint - we would use that paint on woodwork as it is very tough.
Ok Eric Bates muito obrigado.
Looks great
awesome. thank you very much for these videos
what is he spraying .. and why is the brush being rubbed in his hair all the time?not enough information.
Craftsmanship! Beautiful -
Where's your accent from? ☘
Thank you... I am from Dublin, Ireland.
Will do... soon!
awesome!
What is the stuff you are spraying again?
About 1 pint of distilled water mixed with a gelatine capsule and heated slightly
Solvent based gloss.
Please show me, how to stick gold on glass, please
you should do more videos.
Ok. I'm confused, I'm guessing I asked where you were from? Not seeing the comment I asked.
VERY INTERESTING
Apologies Misana!! UA-cam attributed a comment referring to my accent to you!! i see that it that was incorrect and I have removed it!!
harus pakai koting ap biar tidak mengklupas tolong .di bantu
Google translate is having trouble with your comment... I think you are asking about a coating and peeling?
It seems like this should be a really helpful video but I was lost because the video quality is rather crappy & I can't see what you are doing. Maybe I'll catch on by watching your other videos though. I caught the hair trick though and that is pretty cool.
in that case, I subscribed.
Ha, its good to see a Dub, on these vids!
is that a canadian joke?"i'm just gonna do the letter eh"
i could have sworn he was going to make the letter A
Hi Paddy, how are you? I tried to send you a message through UA-cam but cannot manage it!! Are you on Facebook?? Look me up there.
The spray is the adhesive that sticks the gold to the glass, it is a gelatine capsule dissolved into warm distilled water. I rub the brush to create static and so pick up the leaf. I have another video called Gold Leaf Gilding Demo with more details.
Thank you!
About 1 pint of distilled water mixed with a gelatine capsule and heated slightly
Thank you!