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Gilding

Postby Alder » 16 Oct 2021, 20:52

I am not sure that I have used the correct heading but here goes
My brother and I engaged via the local stonemason the service of an individual to re do the lettering on the headstone of our parents and grandparents. It was quite an expensive experience.
My wife and I are considering doing two more headstones, is there a less expensive option ?
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Re: Gilding

Postby droogs » 16 Oct 2021, 21:42

It is actually quite easy to diy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVLu8VN-gD0


where to get the kit needed

https://www.goldleafsupplies.co.uk/
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Re: Gilding

Postby 9fingers » 16 Oct 2021, 21:44

Like a lot of things its all about cleaning and preparation. The reguilding itself I think is quite straight forward.

There just has to be youtube videos on the subject.

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Re: Gilding

Postby Artiglio » 17 Oct 2021, 16:12

I gilded the motif on my oast cowl , first time i’d tried doing it. Watched a few online videos and read the guides on supplier sites. It came out quite well, really catches the sun on a bright winters day when sun is low in the sky.
I ended up applying two layers of leaf as I’d not taken onboard the importance of the base colour for the final “depth “ of colour and had used a white painted base.
The websites suggest an array of tools are required , all i bought was the leaf, size and a squirrel haired brush ( though i was told after a cheap make up brush will suffice).
Well worth having a go yourself.
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Re: Gilding

Postby Alder » 19 Oct 2021, 10:09

Thank you for your replies, they were most helpful and in particular the you tube clip.
I mentioned the gilding to number two daughter and she said number one daughter had done the gilding for her house name plaque.
We will have to wait to see the outcome!
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Re: Gilding

Postby Woodster » 19 Oct 2021, 11:17

Interesting topic. I always thought it looked very easy to do so assumed it wasn’t. :lol: I will look at the links in due course and may have a go on some small items.
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