Applying gold leaf is called gilding. It is easier than it looks but also a bit tricky until you find a technique that works for you. In this quick video, artist Kim Fjordbotten will show you the good, bad, and funny about working with metal leaf.
Materials List:
Sepp Leaf Genuine Silver Leaf
Speedball Patent Imitation Silver Leaf
Dux Quick Dry Size
HJ 385 Squirrel Bursh 3/4"
da Vinci Ipasto Mottler 40
da Vinci Gilder's Tip
Holbein Matt Acrylic Ultramarine Blue
Holbein Matt Acrylic Burnt Sienna
Stevenson White Gesso
Gambllin Oil Paints
Applying gold leaf is called gilding. It is easier than it looks but also a bit tricky until you find a technique that works for you. In this quick video, artist Kim Fjordbotten will show you the good, bad, and funny about working with metal leaf.
Materials List:
Sepp Leaf Genuine Silver Leaf
Speedball Patent Imitation Silver Leaf
Dux Quick Dry Size
HJ 385 Squirrel Bursh 3/4"
da Vinci Ipasto Mottler 40
da Vinci Gilder's Tip
Holbein Matt Acrylic Ultramarine Blue
Holbein Matt Acrylic Burnt Sienna
Stevenson White Gesso
Gambllin Oil Paints