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Elisabeth Garratt's Gilding explains the quick, simple and economical method of Dutch metal gilding and how it can be used to transform simple objects into magnificent gilded pieces. Mirrors, vases, frames, candlesticks and even boxes made from basic materials such as paper mâché, wood and plastic are all suitable objects for this method.
The art of gilding -- attaching fine layers of gold leaf to less precious materials to achieve the effect of solid gold -- has been a closely guarded secret from ancient times to the present day. Elisabeth Garratt has opened the doors to this lavish art, making it accessible to the modern crafts person and home decorator. By using Dutch metal -- an imitation gold leaf -- instead of pure gold leaf she is able to effectively simulate the opulent glow of pure gold, but at a fraction of the cost.
Most of the projects in this book combine the basic method of applying Dutch gold leaf with other interesting techniques, such as fabric-stiffening, the use of a crackle medium and a quick découpage method. All projects are photographed in full colour.
This elegant volume will delight and inspire.
Elisabeth Garrat first learned gilding as an alternative finish to glazing for ceramics. After studying arts at the University of Melbourne her interest grew, culminating in many commissions and appearances on television and at trade fairs.
This book is pre-owned and in very good to excellent in condition.
This book comes with a complementary booklet of Imitation Gold or Silver with a choice of loose or transfer leaf.
The advertised price of this product includes 10% GST
International orders do not attract GST charges.
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