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Class title
227-C Gilding INext Class: Fall 2008$1050.00Class description
The art of gilding is a specialized craft in and of itself. This three-day class will explore the techniques of applying thin leaves of gold, copper, or aluminum to a variety of decorative objects, furniture, and various surfaces. By the end of the class, you will understand the history of gilding; leaf types; gilding tools; transfer leaf; silver and aluminum techniques; gold, and Dutch gold techniques; exterior gilding; and adhesives. Plus, you will conduct hands-on exercises to develop and refine gilding skills and techniques.
Subjects to be covered (lecture)
History of Gilding 1 hr
Leaf Types 1 hr Gilding Tools 1 hr Transfer Leaf 1 hr Silver and Aluminum Techniques 1 hr Gold, Dutch Gold, Composition Techniques 2 hrs Exterior Gilding Techniques 1 hr Gilding Adhesives 2 hrs Techniques to be covered (hands on)
Gilding Exercise 14 hrs Materials and tools required
Notebook Camera Latex Gloves Gilding Tools Oil and Waterborne Glazing and Painting Tools Prerequisite
Instructor
Pierre Finkelstein
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