Gold Leaf - Gilding Carved Letters

This sign was carved by Designs & Signs. Please take a moment to review our website: www.designsandsignsonline.com. We have posted many photos of our beautiful gold leaf signs and glass gilding projects. Thank you for your time!

[@itsjustrenee1320]

I can't believe he just outlined that by hand. Oh for the good ole days.

[@simoncino83]

Wow... what a perfect hand!

[@marcuspullan1142]

What size is this sign and lettering? I want to make the same but Lady O instead of K

[@herreraromerogustavo]

What kind of glue you use for the gold?

[@rossoneal522]

Great job by a true craftsman!

[@1960gal]

Ooh, I do like this! Beautiful work: what a craftsman.

[@kelvinlim2688]

The non gilded area are definitely waxed, otherwise the gold leaf will stick to it and create a mess for cleaning!

[@stefannielsen7659]

I’m learning to be a signmaker, and I’m interrestet in old signmaking, and would really Like to learn How to make carved gold letters Like you have made, Can you Tell/learn me How to do?

[@rbreedyaumm77]

ever have problems with gold sticking to the background.? Do you use anything?
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[@TravisBrandon15]

we use baby powder to prevent that from happening.

[@phillipnewell6078]

Wow. Love your work. You should think about teaching some classes on carving and gilding. :)

[@TravisBrandon15]

we teaching gilding classes through the society of gilders and the international sign association.

[@oscar.gonzalez]

The wood surface that had the size applied..was it smoothed out first? What size did you use? Awesome work!