Saturday, May 12, 2012

Preparing for gold leaf

Some of the work that goes into a gold leaf finish.
I'm working on two pieces at the same time.

Rabbit skin glue being warmed in a water bath. 

 Applying the first coat of rsg.

 First coats of gesso, also warming in water bath.

After several (6-7) coats of gesso.

After drying, sanding cutting and polishing.
After this I'll be sealing and adding color before leafing.