
Discover three reliable gilding methods drawn from twenty years of icon painting experience, suitable for icons and decorative art, and learn how to choose the right technique.
Discover the easiest gilding method using acrylic color for icon painting on primed wood panel or canvas, with water-diluted paint and synthetic brushes for an even, uniform finish.
Learn a gold leaf gilding method for icon backgrounds on wooden panels, using varnish and alcohol mix, seven to ten coats, and a smooth finish.
Apply one 23 carat gold leaf to the icon with a finger for full coverage; use leaves for tight areas and seal with a 20/80 shellac varnish and alcohol mix.
learn water-based gilding techniques for icon painting, applying quick-dry mixed yarn over bright lines, then use gold leaf and shellac for a durable, luminous finish.
This course presents 3 gilding techniques that can be used for icons, or for other decorative art. This course is for beginners. If you want to learn gilding methods for icons, or you want to use the gilding technique to your art, this is an easy course for you. You just have to follow my lead. Enjoy!
In the attached pdf you will find details about the materials you need for the gilding course. Good luck!