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Final result of the gold leaf process.

Into Drawing, 2012

Gilded wood

This piece is finished with traditional oil gilding.

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.

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