gold leaf

I was in the Sign Business for over 30 years but decided to get into the Faux Finishing Business back in 1989. Well today I got a Call to do some 23 Karat Gold Leaf Gilding - Coin Pattern on two Half Dome Ceiling areas about 48 inches in Diameter.... It has been so long, I do not know the going...

Hi Folks! I am going to gold leaf stripes on a fella's safe. I need some help pricing the job. The project involves 1" stripes around the door, and along a hinge. Total is about 19 feet of 1-inch striping. I've come up with a project total of $422. That includes taping off the stripes, painting...

Does any one know what font is this please? Thanks For the Help!

Wanting to start tinkering with doing gold leaf for a few personal projects. Have watched several youtube videos from some of the members here and others, but time to roll up the sleeves and get into it. Pretty much need it all to get started, and would like to get some fake gold leaf to...

Hello, I am graphic designer doing work for a church building. We have a design that we would like to cover the entire surface area of the ceiling. The Ceiling is Barrel Ceiling. I do not know much about printing but I hear too many different opinions such as: - 3M Vinyl is the best way - Do...

i have a customer who just brought me a bronze eagle. its about 18" wingspan & heavily oxidized. i am planning to wire wheel/scotchbrite the oxidation off. should i just size & guild? or etch primer, paint yellow then size & guild? how did they do it in the old days? i want to do it right &...

anyone every try using clear for back paint on gold leaf instead of color? im experimenting figured i'd ask before trying tomorrow.