Such a good and detailed oriented teacher. Even gave excellent tips with explanations. I can't remember when I have seen a better tutorial. I love the fact that it seemed to be master level oriented from the get go. Thank you so much sir.
Thanks for your video! I have a question - if you are double layering, how long do wait after the 1st layer/burnish, do you use regular size to apply the next layer of leaf? Many thanks 🙏
One detail and tip after another! Thank you. ------------------ QUESTION - Is there an alternate adhesive to use rather than an animal skin glue? I am a vegetarian and cannot face using that kind of glue. I appreciate your suggestions.
Almost we use the same way when prepare the coptic icons..but just add the cotton fabric.. its 100 % natural materials.. But a fast question please sir.. when I let the gold leafs to dry for the next day .. is that can oxidize the gold leafs and make it's going dark? (I use Italian nazional leafs with a 2 hummers mark ) ?.. ..any way thanks a lot for the secrets.. God bless 🌹
A fantastic instructional video, really valuable information. Can I ask, for a beginner is it advisable to use imitation leaf (given the cost of the genuine thing) until the process is learned?
Many thanks for your comment. Working with Dutch metal leaf (imitation gold) is completely different as it can be handled without tools and behaves in a very different way to precious metal leaves. The only way to learn to use the cushion, gilder's knife and tip is with the real thing. Somewhere in the video, I probably talk about the "perfect level of imperfection" - the point being that an imperfect result will have a unique character which is what separates a hand made frame from one finished in a factory...
@@PictureFrames Brilliant, thank you for the reply. I'll stick to the genuine stuff. I'm going to give this a try over the next week. Thank you again for sharing.
@@PictureFrames Well, my first attempt was certainly a challenge - but good fun and rewarding. The toughest part was undoubtedly laying the leaf. Despite the very many imperfections and having to embrace the faults, even my amateur effort produces a rather beautiful frame. I'd share it here if UA-cam allowed it. But I'd suggest everyone give it a go. Do you mind if I ask about painting over the gesso. If I wanted a frame that was black, with gold on the inner part of the frame, what sort of black paint is best? Do you use a black bole over the red, or is there a preference for a particular type of paint? Thank you again for the video, I wouldn't have been able to give this a go without it.
Thank you very much, for your generous presentation with every details together! Nice work!
thank you!
Excellent!
What a fabulous demo! Many thanks…
Thank you Mike
Thank you for a beautiful demonstration
You're very welcome.
Such a good and detailed oriented teacher. Even gave excellent tips with explanations. I can't remember when I have seen a better tutorial. I love the fact that it seemed to be master level oriented from the get go. Thank you so much sir.
thank you very much! so glad you find it useful.
Excellent video and much appreciated! It is so much better to view the entire group:) Thanks.
Thanks Will
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really great jewls of information - thank yoU!
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Thank you ! An excellent refresher for my forgetful self
Nice. 👌
Thanks for your video! I have a question - if you are double layering, how long do wait after the 1st layer/burnish, do you use regular size to apply the next layer of leaf? Many thanks 🙏
Thank you master👏
Thank you for your comment!
Great demo. If I don’t want to gild can I apply a watercolour wash over the gesso?
I believe a fitch is a type of weasel that the hairs of the brush come from.
One detail and tip after another! Thank you.
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QUESTION - Is there an alternate adhesive to use rather than an animal skin glue? I am a vegetarian and cannot face using that kind of glue. I appreciate your suggestions.
Thank you very much for your video. Just a quick question, would you know what could be causing the gold leaf to "burn"/rip during burnishing?
Almost we use the same way when prepare the coptic icons..but just add the cotton fabric.. its 100 % natural materials..
But a fast question please sir.. when I let the gold leafs to dry for the next day .. is that can oxidize the gold leafs and make it's going dark? (I use Italian nazional leafs with a 2 hummers mark ) ?..
..any way thanks a lot for the secrets.. God bless 🌹
Very British, Great Quality…
A fantastic instructional video, really valuable information.
Can I ask, for a beginner is it advisable to use imitation leaf (given the cost of the genuine thing) until the process is learned?
Many thanks for your comment. Working with Dutch metal leaf (imitation gold) is completely different as it can be handled without tools and behaves in a very different way to precious metal leaves. The only way to learn to use the cushion, gilder's knife and tip is with the real thing. Somewhere in the video, I probably talk about the "perfect level of imperfection" - the point being that an imperfect result will have a unique character which is what separates a hand made frame from one finished in a factory...
@@PictureFrames Brilliant, thank you for the reply. I'll stick to the genuine stuff. I'm going to give this a try over the next week.
Thank you again for sharing.
@@JckMun would love to hear how you get on - let us know if you need any further help.
@@PictureFrames Well, my first attempt was certainly a challenge - but good fun and rewarding. The toughest part was undoubtedly laying the leaf. Despite the very many imperfections and having to embrace the faults, even my amateur effort produces a rather beautiful frame. I'd share it here if UA-cam allowed it. But I'd suggest everyone give it a go.
Do you mind if I ask about painting over the gesso. If I wanted a frame that was black, with gold on the inner part of the frame, what sort of black paint is best? Do you use a black bole over the red, or is there a preference for a particular type of paint?
Thank you again for the video, I wouldn't have been able to give this a go without it.
@@JckMun black bole over the red is exactly what I do... Well done BTW!!
Is there a length of time you have to start adding the gold to the bole ?