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Class title

430-C Gilding III

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$1050.00

Class description
430-C Gilding III This three day advanced gilding course will explore the subjects of tip gilding, burnishing, the use of pigments and washes, application of leaf on uneven surfaces, and loose grade leaf. Also, the class discuss the use of guash, real gold and water sizing. Plus, we will discuss the differnce in type of gold size and patent gold. In this class you will be reintroduced to furniture application and restoration on an advanced level. You will conduct hands-on gilding exercises to refine your techniques.
Subjects to be covered (lecture)
Tip Gilding 2 hrs

Burnishing 2 hrs

Piments and Washes 2 hrs

Gilding Furniture 2 hrs

Uneven Surfaces 2 hrs

Using Real Gold 2 hrs

Techniques to be covered (hands on)
Gilding Exercise 12 hrs
Materials and tools required
Notebook

Camera

Latex Gloves

Gilding Tools

Oil and Waterborne Glazing and Painting Tools
Instructor
André Martinez