As a non catholic I find it amazing that there is a patron saint for literally everything. Make beer? There’s this guy. Wanna steal things? Saint Nicolas has your back.
@@cysioland i know that st jude is the patron st of lause causes/ hopeless cases because St Jude's childrens hospital is named after him, which is a mildly depressing fact.
I really enjoyed that one! Something a little different but same basic idea. I buy a lot of vintage items and clean them and resell them. I clean way more than I thought I would. Lots from smokers homes, items stored in the basement or shed, planters that have seen better days.
I would LOVE to see Baumgartner restore the finish on a 50s or 60s electric guitar. It would be fascinating to see what he would do differently from a traditional Luthier. For example, Luthier's don't use reversible materials.
Some materials Luthiers use are reversible including hot hide glue and some finishes including lacquer and shellac. However, many newer instrument finishes are not reversible including oil based, epoxy or catalyzed and UV cured. It would depend upon the age of the instrument and the application. French polishing is one of the older reversible finishing techniques. Spraying nitrocellulose lacquer is very hazardous and French polishing is a difficult skill to master. A 50s or 60s guitar would have to be a total write-off before I would attempt a refinish simply because it would greatly reduce the overall value of the instrument. Even then I would be reluctant to take that on as a commission. Note: My UA-cam user name isn't connected to my business but like you, I am a huge fan of Jillian's work.
There was something about how awkwardly you used the spray glue that made me chuckle. A wizard with so many techniques but permanent spray adhesive? Like asking a Michelin star chef to use spray cheese🤣
Hello! First of all, great videos, very good edition and the content is amazing! I love restoration videos but these are at another level! Second... I am a bit concerned about restoration, and also a bit confused. Some people say the worst thing you can do to an antique piece is to remove the "dirt" on them, that's because you are removing the history of the same as an antique piece, thus devaluing the same. I will really appreciate some explanation on when the restoration is required and when it should not. Thanks!
@@shermansherbert2570 sure its his job but weve heard even him say that he used to be unable to do certain complex restorations and there are plenty of art restorers who are limited to 1 art form. Just because its his job doesn’t make it less impressive! Its the job of some scientists and doctors to find cures to illnesses that lack a cure but that doesn’t make their ability to do so less impressive
under the economic system revealed by adam smith and expanded upon by austrian economics, a businessman or otherwise someone who has a skill to sell can maximize profits, customer happiness and sales by accumulating as many skills as possible. therefore it makes sense
I feel like Julian undersells the incredible amount of work this must have been. The surface area of an three dimensional object this size is equivalent to that of a very large painting. Bravo
Not too much, having to go in and apply work in hard to teach places. I was staring at the inside of the robe of the figure and was thinking to myself, how much work must go into reaching that spot alone?
Whenever I watch your videos I always quietly think to myself, when I grow up, do I want to be an art conservator? You inspire me and probably so many others to partake in this career path and that’s super respectable. Thank you, Julian.
@@latitzouri everything is fun until you start getting into theoretical stuff. That’s the worst part of college, if I want to be an art conservationist teach me art conservation and history, not how to predict with 85% confidence the placement of electrons in the outermost shell of this certain ionic bond
I think my life would have taken a very different turn if Julian had been around 20-30 years ago. I know there are young people watching this now that had no idea that art conservation was even a thing, or how varied and interesting it can be.
Greetings from Belgium. I grew up in a town near Oudenburg (Flanders). As a matter of fact I grew up on what used to be the grounds of the Abbey. Nice te see some local history (for me).
@@ameunier41 he said in the video that regular metallic paint isn’t archival paint. Meaning you couldn’t reverse it if another conservator came along and wanted to redo this piece. Since I’m not a conservator I’m not sure if there simply isn’t archival metallic paint or if Julian just didn’t have any, but that’s why he needed to make his own with mica powder.
he did say that this kind of paint should be mixed on the spot since it dries up almost immediately. selling it would be like selling pre-mixed epoxy clay. one can simply buy the two separate parts and mix them together before use.
Oh yes, I groaned "oh no" my friend once went to cut paper with my fabric shears I almost lost my mind. She couldn't understand why, cut fabric with kitchen scissors if you must but never ever use fabric shears to cut anything but fabric. She quickly learnt...
The effect paper has on fabric shears is vastly overstated. Especially if you perform proper maintenance on your tools. Many tougher fabrics (eg. canvas) are going to damage shears more than an bit of paper will, as well.
Great job! Just FYI, his staff is more correctly called a crozier, and is the symbol of his position as a bishop. Also I think the statue was originally planned for a position above eye level, so Arnold is looking down on the viewer and the viewer is looking up. As one does with a sainted brewer.
Awesome job as always! I do have a question though: did *you* need to take any precautions due to the lead paint? I was glad to hear you say the varnish would help prevent future flaking, but how did it affect the rest of your process, if at all?
im not an expert but iirc lead in small amounts doesn't really have that much of an effect unless you're in contact with it over a very long period of time. therefore i don't think any percaution would be necessary here
Main thing about lead precautions is yo not make it airborne. So don't sand items with lead paint instead use a chemical paint solvent. Because Julian isn't removing the paint at all there shouldn't be any worry
Bravo! Really enjoyed this restoration. I collect German Putz figures & smokers, so really familiar with the paint from my antique ones. I'm not brave enough to try to clean them, but was fascinated to watch you do it. Thank you.
The term "putz" is V-E-R-Y funny! It's a Hebrew word: "a fool" putz. A stupid fellow, a fool, a jerk; also a slang term for the penis, and for this reason, as Leo Rosten cautions in The Joys of Yiddish (1968), “Putz is not to be used lightly, or when women or children are around.” schlep (also schlepp, shlep).Jun 24, 2013"
The 'staff' is indeed a crozier, and should be turned 90° clockwise, so that the 'open' part of the curve is in the front. Look at pictures of bishops during mass. The restauration work itself is amazing (as usual on this channel), this is an easy mistake to get right !
Why for the wood do you want the bond to be permanent, vs if someone may have a better picture of what it was may come back and replace, or is that just a non-existent possibility?
Great work, as always. I really enjoyed watching this episode. Thank you for restoring and conserving another piece of art! One minor comment on the end result though. I noticed that you put the staff back in the saint's hand in mirror image to the state in which you received the piece. I understand that the staff is loosely fit and can be rotated freely, so is kind of arbitrary which side it is facing. But still, I noticed. I'm curious if the owner noticed and commented on it too.
I love watching your videos. I give them the same level of attention as I would ‘Masterpiece Theater’. Your narration, the story of your work, has a beginning, middle, and a beautiful ending. It is always a treat when I watch.
@@slartibartfast2649 Surplice and rochet are two distinct garments. Rochet it part of choir dress of prelates like cardinals, bishops or monsignors, it is not a liturgical vestment and shouldn't be used as such. On the other hand surplice (or cotta) is a liturgical vestment used both by clergy and altar boys. The biggest difference between them is in sleevs. Surplice has very wide and loosely fitting sleevs. Contrastingly sleevs of rochet are tight and are lined with silk of white (the Pope), scarlet (cardinals) or amaranth colour (rest), depending on rank of prelate. Rochet always has lace so that the lining of sleeves may be seen thought it. Surplice doesn't need to have lace, same with alb. I don't blame you for confusing them. Most people do, since they look very similar especially if a surplice has lace.
When the lead test came back positive I fully expected you to strip the paint off with a solvent. But then I was quickly reminded that you persevere paint, not restore objects lol
Lead paint is not dangerous. Only if you lick it, or pulverize it an inhale the dust. None of which will happen with any sane mind. I'm washing lead paint for repair on my basement foundation. All I have is a used covid mask and I have a spray bottle of diluted elmers glue that I spray on for the scrubbing phase then wipe off with rags. The glue helps keep lead dust from leaving the paint when scrubbing. Then go over again with hot soap and water to wash the glue residue off and then the concrete is prepped with a solution that penetrates the concrete to allow the sealant coating to stick. No danger.
I just started watching your videos & I can't get enough. You have amazed me with your knowledge & skills. I so appreciate your meticulous care in restoring art. Now, I cannot watch any other sloppy conservators. I have to say Julian, as a conservator, that you incorporate many talents that you have to employ in your work: physicist, chemist, carpenter, mathemetician, artist, creator, genius etc. to name a few. Also, you have a beautiful pleasant voice which you wonderfully use to narrate your processes & stories. I hope you continue to post videos. I am an artist & I so appreciate your work. Thank you!
Julian: It would be a shame to spend all of this time making something that didn’t fit. Don’t ask me how I know. Me: 🤔 I think there is a story there… 😂
I normally save new videos for after the kids are in bed, so I can enjoy them. This time however I am to intrigued to wait.🤣😁 Edit: I have just completed the video and even though I have been watching them for a few years now. I love that I am still reacting the same when I see the final pictures. "Holy shit" I am still stunned at the amazing transformation. 👏 😍
I don't drink beer or coffee so I guess I'm just screwed on this one LOL You did a masterful job restoring it!! Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up as a support
Love seeing the occasional sculpture restoration. This turned out so well. Kudos for the mash rake remake. My mother has had to do small detail carving, and it is extremely difficult to make it look right. Great job👍
Hah, Julian sneakily readjusting the bishop's staff by turning the more detailed side of the headpiece to the front - I see what you did there! Good job on fixing that, it probably got turned around at some point because it was not attached to the statue or the bottom part of the staff.
Hey Julian, have you heard about the recent floods in Northeast Australia? I've heard of entire art galleries, hundreds of paintings, sculptures, textile works, furniture, and other and artworks, being sent to conservators to deal with the water damage from the floods. Local artworks, local history, even travelling exhibitions on temporary display. Lots of items are simply beyond rescue, especially from Lismore Art Gallery in New South Wales.
I don't want to say I am addicted to your videos, but I just can't stop looking at them: The combination of you doing something I've always been exceedingly fascinated by, your voice, and the exceptional pacing does wonders. AND you have some preternatural color knowledge, just looking at a color in a dilapidated state and somehow knowing what to mix and how to is mindblowing. Thank you kindly for the videos!
well that was just wonderful to see,you are such a talented man,it is always a great pleasure to watch and listen to these amazing videos.thank you Julian.
I always marvel at the scope of Julian’s restoration skill portfolio. I am also so excited to see the before and after views of the piece and this certainly didn’t disappoint. But this video reinforced the work ethic, attention to detail and desire to do the best for his client when he created the mash fork piece that had broken off. Absolute professionalism. His dad would be proud. I think I may just watch this a second time!
Hello, I am a young Brazilian girl, lover of restoration and sacred art. I like your videos, especially when you restore old paintings, in silence. It's just that I'm hearing impaired (😞) and if I could have sign language in your videos, I'd love it. A big hug and keep it up, with high quality videos.
With the way the staff is shaped, I was pretty confident this was a sculpture of saint Nicholas, also known as Sinterklaas in the Netherlands. St. Nicholas has had quite a large following in and around the Netherlands for at least 500 years, and became the inspiration for Santa Claus. (Even the names sound similar) But the inscription is pretty damn sure!
I love that you aren't just restoring paintings but other types of artworks. Also I don't know if you'll take it as a compliment but trust me it is : I keep your videos for bedtime cause they are perfect to fall asleep to. Your soothing voice, the slow pace, no music... it works everytime. Other art channels are often too dynamic and/or with obnoxious low-budget stock music, not ideal to fall asleep to. Yours has the perfect balance between interesting and relaxing.
Oh wow, this restoration is amazing. I love seeing your work on wood pieces with complex issues [the Salvatore Mundi, the Ave Maria icon, etc.], and watching you get better and more creative with each project is both a joy and incredibly motivating for my own endeavors. Also, I'm picking up some excellent woodworking tips for when I inevitably have to jerry-rig a prop or set piece in theatre, so thanks for that!
Hi Julian, I have a question. Do you think you could share some tips for artists on how to properly prepare their works to make the art last longer and/or to make the conservators job easier? Types of materials and so forth. I often wonder if my creations will ever end up in a studio like yours and if i’m accidentally placing time bombs on those conservators. Thank you so much and love your work! ❤️
I wish there had been some macro before/after photos to really illustrate the change in the metallic paints. Some rotating in front of lights would have been magical!
Your works are extraordinary! Would the shield-shaped piece of material of the cope in the back would be braided all in gold? It represent a hood that was transform with the shield-shaped piece! It seem to be missing the rest of the gold braided when we look at the back!
My goodness, restorers really need to be Renaissance people, don't they. You need to know so many things to be able to do your job - the training must have been intensive and taken years.
Im always amazed when you paint the details. I find myself more often than not thinking: thats so much paint! No way one wouldn't see the difference! But then you zoom out, and it just all makes sense. Just great work
Me: wondering what fancy tool Julian will use to smooth out the fill in medium on the hand
Julian: *uses finger*
Me: Nice.
I feel like we need a video where Julian explains all his "don't ask me how I know" mistakes
Let's make this happen
Are you asking how he knows?
I'm begging for this
Sign up on his Patreon. You never know what extra perks you'll get! 😉😚😏
@@munirahbakar4123 theres a subtle connotation in the emoji use here that i do not like
As a non catholic I find it amazing that there is a patron saint for literally everything. Make beer? There’s this guy. Wanna steal things? Saint Nicolas has your back.
There’s also have a patron saint of lost things (saint anthony) and cats (saint Gertrude)
You've just got a lost cause on your hands? Saint Jude Thaddeus is your go-to
Hahahah not that far to a stealer protection.
@@cysioland i know that st jude is the patron st of lause causes/ hopeless cases because St Jude's childrens hospital is named after him, which is a mildly depressing fact.
Saint Isidore of Seville is the patron saint of the internet!
"because I like making more work for myself and taking things that should be simple and making them complex" as a programmer, I felt that.
I really enjoyed that one! Something a little different but same basic idea. I buy a lot of vintage items and clean them and resell them. I clean way more than I thought I would. Lots from smokers homes, items stored in the basement or shed, planters that have seen better days.
The change to this statue is just amazing! Good work Julian! You are a Master at your craft!
This is so cool to watch! I’ve been wondering how someone would restore a painted figure as this is my artistic medium. I paint 75-28 mm figures.
I would LOVE to see Baumgartner restore the finish on a 50s or 60s electric guitar. It would be fascinating to see what he would do differently from a traditional Luthier. For example, Luthier's don't use reversible materials.
Some materials Luthiers use are reversible including hot hide glue and some finishes including lacquer and shellac. However, many newer instrument finishes are not reversible including oil based, epoxy or catalyzed and UV cured. It would depend upon the age of the instrument and the application. French polishing is one of the older reversible finishing techniques. Spraying nitrocellulose lacquer is very hazardous and French polishing is a difficult skill to master. A 50s or 60s guitar would have to be a total write-off before I would attempt a refinish simply because it would greatly reduce the overall value of the instrument. Even then I would be reluctant to take that on as a commission. Note: My UA-cam user name isn't connected to my business but like you, I am a huge fan of Jillian's work.
There was something about how awkwardly you used the spray glue that made me chuckle. A wizard with so many techniques but permanent spray adhesive? Like asking a Michelin star chef to use spray cheese🤣
Wonderful as always!
Hello! First of all, great videos, very good edition and the content is amazing! I love restoration videos but these are at another level!
Second... I am a bit concerned about restoration, and also a bit confused. Some people say the worst thing you can do to an antique piece is to remove the "dirt" on them, that's because you are removing the history of the same as an antique piece, thus devaluing the same. I will really appreciate some explanation on when the restoration is required and when it should not. Thanks!
I'm here to praise again the close-up shot, this time at 21:51
holy STATUE that thing was dirty
He looks very disappointed with the current brew before him. 🤣
i am frankly disgusted by how much grime was on that figure but I am really impressed with how beautiful the piece is underneath it
Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.
I really like the asmr style intro
Cheers!
Hail Ninkasi, Sumerian goddess of beer!
🍻
I am consistently amazed at the number and variety of complex skills Julian has mastered to restore various forms of art. Bravo!
I am consistently amazed at Julian. Period. There, fixed it ;-)
Almost like its his job. He should get a job doing this.
including seamless intros to skillshare ads
@@shermansherbert2570 sure its his job but weve heard even him say that he used to be unable to do certain complex restorations and there are plenty of art restorers who are limited to 1 art form. Just because its his job doesn’t make it less impressive! Its the job of some scientists and doctors to find cures to illnesses that lack a cure but that doesn’t make their ability to do so less impressive
under the economic system revealed by adam smith and expanded upon by austrian economics, a businessman or otherwise someone who has a skill to sell can maximize profits, customer happiness and sales by accumulating as many skills as possible. therefore it makes sense
I feel like Julian undersells the incredible amount of work this must have been. The surface area of an three dimensional object this size is equivalent to that of a very large painting. Bravo
Not too much, having to go in and apply work in hard to teach places. I was staring at the inside of the robe of the figure and was thinking to myself, how much work must go into reaching that spot alone?
I can't help but feel like he looked depressed and exhausted at the beginning, until your restoration breathed in new hope. The change is so profound.
Exactly! Julian cheered him up with the fresh color. After all, no one wants to see a glum brewmaster!
"don't ask me how I know"....I love the way Julian has become so familiar with his public
I love when we get videos about pieces that aren't your normal oil paint on canvas!
Yeah! Love to watch his thought/work process and technique concerning different works of art😁❤️
Agreed. While paintings videos are very satisfying, I love the unusual pieces that come along.
Hahaha Yea!
Whenever I watch your videos I always quietly think to myself, when I grow up, do I want to be an art conservator? You inspire me and probably so many others to partake in this career path and that’s super respectable. Thank you, Julian.
You say that until you take a college level chemistry class, oof…
@@stonefree5136 yeah not very excited for that part of it💀
@@stonefree5136 Chemistry is fun ! When you know the basics
@@latitzouri everything is fun until you start getting into theoretical stuff. That’s the worst part of college, if I want to be an art conservationist teach me art conservation and history, not how to predict with 85% confidence the placement of electrons in the outermost shell of this certain ionic bond
I think my life would have taken a very different turn if Julian had been around 20-30 years ago. I know there are young people watching this now that had no idea that art conservation was even a thing, or how varied and interesting it can be.
Greetings from Belgium. I grew up in a town near Oudenburg (Flanders). As a matter of fact I grew up on what used to be the grounds of the Abbey. Nice te see some local history (for me).
Greetings Kristof, from a compatriot. (Antwerp) The Belgian beer culture is infuencing the rest of world; and for the better.
*waves in Kempen* 🇧🇪
@@1959Berre Have you ever visited Plantin-Moretus Museum? I'm writing my diploma about Plantin's works
Belgian beer ❤ as a belgian, its always nice to see our country represented 😊
"From beer to bean, and everything in-between" You sir, are a word magician
Given his lead-ins to other videos, I'm convinced Mr. Baumgartner is a repressed poet. :)
The metallic paint is such a good idea, it’s very pretty. Have you ever thought of making your own custom paint like this one?
There's thousands of paint brand, they are approved and consistent.
Why would you create your own paint?
@@ameunier41 he said in the video that regular metallic paint isn’t archival paint. Meaning you couldn’t reverse it if another conservator came along and wanted to redo this piece. Since I’m not a conservator I’m not sure if there simply isn’t archival metallic paint or if Julian just didn’t have any, but that’s why he needed to make his own with mica powder.
I mean, he *did* make his own custom paint. Do you mean to sell or something?
@@feeling-dizzie I mean... that sounds like a good idea to me
he did say that this kind of paint should be mixed on the spot since it dries up almost immediately. selling it would be like selling pre-mixed epoxy clay. one can simply buy the two separate parts and mix them together before use.
Am I the only one who winced when Julian used his nice Gingher shears to cut paper? That would be a SERIOUS offense to any seamstress LOL
Painful!!! I think many of us would be hit on the back of the head for using mum’s sewing shears on ANYTHING but fabric…
I yelled Noooo!
Oh yes, I groaned "oh no" my friend once went to cut paper with my fabric shears I almost lost my mind. She couldn't understand why, cut fabric with kitchen scissors if you must but never ever use fabric shears to cut anything but fabric. She quickly learnt...
The effect paper has on fabric shears is vastly overstated. Especially if you perform proper maintenance on your tools. Many tougher fabrics (eg. canvas) are going to damage shears more than an bit of paper will, as well.
I lost 2 minutes of my life gasping!
I’ve been waiting for a 3D restoration for a while now!! Can’t wait to see the process!
In case you missed it, he has done at least one other previously :)
He's done 2 others in fact! :)
Forbidden impasto
@@kittvaughn6200 Names of those videos? Would love to find them without lot of fussy search. : )
@@Elmithian we're not in kansas anymore (the one I remembered) and fantastic encaustic (which is 2 weeks old and I already forgot)
Great job! Just FYI, his staff is more correctly called a crozier, and is the symbol of his position as a bishop. Also I think the statue was originally planned for a position above eye level, so Arnold is looking down on the viewer and the viewer is looking up. As one does with a sainted brewer.
And being on a fireplace mantle allows said viewing which is likely how he got so sooty and grimy.
The mash rake restoration was ingenious! Great job! You deserve a cheer or two.
I think you meant a *beer* or two! 🍻
Never even heard of a mash rake or Saint Arnold.
Awesome job as always! I do have a question though: did *you* need to take any precautions due to the lead paint? I was glad to hear you say the varnish would help prevent future flaking, but how did it affect the rest of your process, if at all?
im not an expert but iirc lead in small amounts doesn't really have that much of an effect unless you're in contact with it over a very long period of time. therefore i don't think any percaution would be necessary here
Main thing about lead precautions is yo not make it airborne. So don't sand items with lead paint instead use a chemical paint solvent. Because Julian isn't removing the paint at all there shouldn't be any worry
I'm always excited when I see a new video from you, Julian - it's always a treat! Thank you for sharing your work with everyone.
Bravo! Really enjoyed this restoration. I collect German Putz figures & smokers, so really familiar with the paint from my antique ones. I'm not brave enough to try to clean them, but was fascinated to watch you do it. Thank you.
The term "putz" is V-E-R-Y funny! It's a Hebrew word:
"a fool"
putz. A stupid fellow, a fool, a jerk; also a slang term for the penis, and for this reason, as Leo Rosten cautions in The Joys of Yiddish (1968), “Putz is not to be used lightly, or when women or children are around.” schlep (also schlepp, shlep).Jun 24, 2013"
@@mircat28 I can never get over people who categorize woman and children in a group that is opposed to men.
@@torkakarshiro5170 Actually, this type of situation (not swearing or speaking about taboo subjects) was intended as respect.
@@theabristlebroom4378 It comes out of a position of general disrespect though, if you think about it. But I get our point.
“Because I like making more work for myself….” Oh the souls of a perfectionist! 💕🐝💕🇺🇸
Loved the video! Btw, his "tunic" is a rochet or surplice, and his "staff" is a crozier.
he is, in fact, Saint Nicholas.
The 'staff' is indeed a crozier, and should be turned 90° clockwise, so that the 'open' part of the curve is in the front.
Look at pictures of bishops during mass.
The restauration work itself is amazing (as usual on this channel), this is an easy mistake to get right !
@@DrWhom no, it’s st arnold
At 21:59, that’s not a medallion. That’s part of Arnold’s crozier. Arnold had one because he was a Benedictine abbott and because he was a bishop.
Why for the wood do you want the bond to be permanent, vs if someone may have a better picture of what it was may come back and replace, or is that just a non-existent possibility?
Love seeing statues and 3D works of art once in a while. You did a great job as always. I'm lying in pain in my bed, and this video helped me relax.
I totally agree Ray👍❤️✌️🙏🏼🦋
When you cleaned the skin I was laughing thinking about how much he looked like a sorority girl with an aggressive fake tan
This piece looks a lot like sinterklaas which is like the dutch version of santa
Great work, as always. I really enjoyed watching this episode. Thank you for restoring and conserving another piece of art!
One minor comment on the end result though. I noticed that you put the staff back in the saint's hand in mirror image to the state in which you received the piece. I understand that the staff is loosely fit and can be rotated freely, so is kind of arbitrary which side it is facing. But still, I noticed. I'm curious if the owner noticed and commented on it too.
You are a master of many skills. A carpenter, chemist, cleaner, painter, forger and a saint (as in patience of a saint) LOL.
Definitely 👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️✌️🦋
i like danie you good humour
lovely results, although i find the absence of belgian linnen quite disturbing.
19:25 - that beer must be strong... the dilation of those eyes!!?
I love watching your videos. I give them the same level of attention as I would ‘Masterpiece Theater’. Your narration, the story of your work, has a beginning, middle, and a beautiful ending. It is always a treat when I watch.
Wonderful vid! Always love it when you post, Julian. FYI: the "tunic" is called a "surplice."
Yes, and the staff is a bishop’s crozier. It symbolizes that Arnold’s was the shepherd of his flock.
I think a bishop's or abbot's surplice is called a Rochet
@@slartibartfast2649 You are correct! :-)
@@slartibartfast2649 Surplice and rochet are two distinct garments. Rochet it part of choir dress of prelates like cardinals, bishops or monsignors, it is not a liturgical vestment and shouldn't be used as such. On the other hand surplice (or cotta) is a liturgical vestment used both by clergy and altar boys. The biggest difference between them is in sleevs. Surplice has very wide and loosely fitting sleevs. Contrastingly sleevs of rochet are tight and are lined with silk of white (the Pope), scarlet (cardinals) or amaranth colour (rest), depending on rank of prelate. Rochet always has lace so that the lining of sleeves may be seen thought it. Surplice doesn't need to have lace, same with alb.
I don't blame you for confusing them. Most people do, since they look very similar especially if a surplice has lace.
When the lead test came back positive I fully expected you to strip the paint off with a solvent. But then I was quickly reminded that you persevere paint, not restore objects lol
Stripping that paint would have been sacrilegious!
Lead paint is not dangerous. Only if you lick it, or pulverize it an inhale the dust. None of which will happen with any sane mind. I'm washing lead paint for repair on my basement foundation. All I have is a used covid mask and I have a spray bottle of diluted elmers glue that I spray on for the scrubbing phase then wipe off with rags. The glue helps keep lead dust from leaving the paint when scrubbing. Then go over again with hot soap and water to wash the glue residue off and then the concrete is prepped with a solution that penetrates the concrete to allow the sealant coating to stick. No danger.
I just started watching your videos & I can't get enough. You have amazed me with your knowledge & skills. I so appreciate your meticulous care in restoring art. Now, I cannot watch any other sloppy conservators. I have to say Julian, as a conservator, that you incorporate many talents that you have to employ in your work: physicist, chemist, carpenter, mathemetician, artist, creator, genius etc. to name a few. Also, you have a beautiful pleasant voice which you wonderfully use to narrate your processes & stories. I hope you continue to post videos. I am an artist & I so appreciate your work. Thank you!
You wanna go where every conservator knows your name.
Julian: It would be a shame to spend all of this time making something that didn’t fit. Don’t ask me how I know.
Me: 🤔 I think there is a story there… 😂
Every time I hear an artist soeak of "Don't aske me how I know.." in any context I feel it 🤣
Don't ask me how I know
Thanks for the great video. Basswood is a great choice for your repair because the carving is possibly linden, almost the same as our basswood.
Watching Julian work his magic and thinking about beer before I've even had coffee
Ora Pro Nobis indeed.
It is finally restored, kudos. Take care and God bless amen.
Anybody else think that Julian would make an amazing tutor in restoration & mentor too? xXx
I normally save new videos for after the kids are in bed, so I can enjoy them. This time however I am to intrigued to wait.🤣😁
Edit: I have just completed the video and even though I have been watching them for a few years now. I love that I am still reacting the same when I see the final pictures. "Holy shit" I am still stunned at the amazing transformation. 👏 😍
That glue is not 'permanent'. Wet heat can be used to take it apart. Ask any luthier.
3:53 bishop's staff is called crosier.
I would totally buy that figure, a beautiful piece
I don't drink beer or coffee so I guess I'm just screwed on this one LOL
You did a masterful job restoring it!!
Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up as a support
Love seeing the occasional sculpture restoration. This turned out so well. Kudos for the mash rake remake. My mother has had to do small detail carving, and it is extremely difficult to make it look right. Great job👍
Hah, Julian sneakily readjusting the bishop's staff by turning the more detailed side of the headpiece to the front - I see what you did there! Good job on fixing that, it probably got turned around at some point because it was not attached to the statue or the bottom part of the staff.
Hey Julian, have you heard about the recent floods in Northeast Australia? I've heard of entire art galleries, hundreds of paintings, sculptures, textile works, furniture, and other and artworks, being sent to conservators to deal with the water damage from the floods. Local artworks, local history, even travelling exhibitions on temporary display. Lots of items are simply beyond rescue, especially from Lismore Art Gallery in New South Wales.
CHEERS looks brilliant. From a dirty old man to a Saint
On first sight I assumed this was some religious statue in a Catholic church - it's hilarious that it's beer memorabilia!😂
All I can see is ' sinterklaas '. That is a dutch tradition every year for children. Great job, looks so much better now!
Yeessssssss I was thinking the same thing😂
I don't want to say I am addicted to your videos, but I just can't stop looking at them: The combination of you doing something I've always been exceedingly fascinated by, your voice, and the exceptional pacing does wonders. AND you have some preternatural color knowledge, just looking at a color in a dilapidated state and somehow knowing what to mix and how to is mindblowing. Thank you kindly for the videos!
well that was just wonderful to see,you are such a talented man,it is always a great pleasure to watch and listen to these amazing videos.thank you Julian.
I always marvel at the scope of Julian’s restoration skill portfolio. I am also so excited to see the before and after views of the piece and this certainly didn’t disappoint. But this video reinforced the work ethic, attention to detail and desire to do the best for his client when he created the mash fork piece that had broken off. Absolute professionalism. His dad would be proud. I think I may just watch this a second time!
Hello, I am a young Brazilian girl, lover of restoration and sacred art. I like your videos, especially when you restore old paintings, in silence. It's just that I'm hearing impaired (😞) and if I could have sign language in your videos, I'd love it. A big hug and keep it up, with high quality videos.
Lol, Sinterklaas in the house
Me looking at the video at first: wHerE pAinTiNG
Me getting a better understanding: oOOoOoOoHhhHHh 3D pAinTnG
With the way the staff is shaped, I was pretty confident this was a sculpture of saint Nicholas, also known as Sinterklaas in the Netherlands. St. Nicholas has had quite a large following in and around the Netherlands for at least 500 years, and became the inspiration for Santa Claus. (Even the names sound similar) But the inscription is pretty damn sure!
Does anyone know what the name of the adhesive is that he uses to stick the flaking portions back down on canvas 🤔
I love that you aren't just restoring paintings but other types of artworks. Also I don't know if you'll take it as a compliment but trust me it is : I keep your videos for bedtime cause they are perfect to fall asleep to. Your soothing voice, the slow pace, no music... it works everytime. Other art channels are often too dynamic and/or with obnoxious low-budget stock music, not ideal to fall asleep to. Yours has the perfect balance between interesting and relaxing.
Oh wow, this restoration is amazing. I love seeing your work on wood pieces with complex issues [the Salvatore Mundi, the Ave Maria icon, etc.], and watching you get better and more creative with each project is both a joy and incredibly motivating for my own endeavors. Also, I'm picking up some excellent woodworking tips for when I inevitably have to jerry-rig a prop or set piece in theatre, so thanks for that!
Yet another amazing piece. Another feather in the cap!
Huzzah! Bravo! Well done! Molto bello! Magnifico! On ya mate!
G'day from Australia
Wow. Talk about multi talented. You did a marvellous job on this piece. Do you know approximately when this was made?
A wonderful achievement! Thanks for sharing.
I literally gasped when the grime came off that red paint. It's so beautiful underneath!
Hi Julian, I have a question. Do you think you could share some tips for artists on how to properly prepare their works to make the art last longer and/or to make the conservators job easier? Types of materials and so forth. I often wonder if my creations will ever end up in a studio like yours and if i’m accidentally placing time bombs on those conservators. Thank you so much and love your work! ❤️
Guarantee that collector has a Stein arsenal the size of two of my apartments haha! Masterful work as always Sir!
This is really wonderful. After watching many of your videos, I believe you have the absolute smoothest segues to your sponsors!🌸
Julian is the patron saint of saints, the saint was like "hey Julian thanks for the miracle"
There is a conservator with surname Baumgartner working currently on metal sculptures of saints rescued from Notre Dame cathedral. Is he a relative?
I wish there had been some macro before/after photos to really illustrate the change in the metallic paints. Some rotating in front of lights would have been magical!
Cheers! 🍻
It's amazing what even just the cleaning did for the statue!
Julian, I am enamored of your work apron. From where did you get it?
I agree! That apron is a work of art/great craft in its own right! 😁
Yay! My Monday has just become a whole lot better! Please excuse me while I skip around a bit and do a little happy dance.
And just like that I found myself watching his videos at 2am in bed while eating crackers.
Your works are extraordinary! Would the shield-shaped piece of material of the cope in the back would be braided all in gold? It represent a hood that was transform with the shield-shaped piece! It seem to be missing the rest of the gold braided when we look at the back!
My goodness, restorers really need to be Renaissance people, don't they. You need to know so many things to be able to do your job - the training must have been intensive and taken years.
Someone got a crash course in building miniatures. There is probably a skillshare for that 😉
An excellent restoration! It was fascinating watching you make the gold paint with mica powders. Great job!
I agree - you certainly deserve cheers - the statue looks really great! :-)
Im always amazed when you paint the details. I find myself more often than not thinking: thats so much paint! No way one wouldn't see the difference! But then you zoom out, and it just all makes sense. Just great work