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The making of Gold Leaf

Discussion in 'Videos' started by Phil Steffen, Nov 18, 2019.

  1. Nov 18, 2019 #1
    Phil Steffen

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    Just watched this short video from 1959 on how gold leaf is made. We all know it is pounded with a hammer, but a lot more goes into making gold leaf then that. Worth a look if you haven't seen it. I hope posting a link is okay.

    https://theawesomer.com/the-art-of-gold-beating/547946/

    Phil.
     
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  2. Nov 18, 2019 #2
    XtremeXccessories

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    Awesome video. Not a single pair of ear plugs or safety glasses in sight...
     
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  3. Nov 18, 2019 #3
    BIG EASY DOES IT

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    Awesome video.
     
  4. Nov 18, 2019 #4
    Gene@mpls

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    Would not like to arm wrestle one of the guys pounding by hand.
     
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  5. Nov 18, 2019 #5
    FireSprint.com

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    Just awesome!! Thanks for sharing!
     
  6. Nov 19, 2019 #6
    Johnny Best

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    Is there going to be a test on this.
     
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  7. Nov 19, 2019 #7
    BUCKY

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    I can feel the tendonitis from here. Cool video!
     
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  8. Nov 19, 2019 #8
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    When you can gild like this then you pass the test:)
     
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  9. Nov 19, 2019 #9
    Texas_Signmaker

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    Wasn't a very diverse crowd back then.
     
  10. Nov 20, 2019 #10
    JR's

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    I think after a year working in that shop everyone's going to be deaf. What did you say something
     
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