Gilding Crafts: Glorious Effects with Gold and Silver in Over 40 Step-by-step Ideas and Projects - Hardcover

Liz Wagstaff

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1908991127 ISBN 13: 9781908991126

Publisher: Aquamarine, 2013

Synopsis

This title features glorious effects with gold and silver in over 40 step-by-step ideas and projects. It is a comprehensive practical course on gilding with gold, silver and metals; a contemporary, imaginative approach to an age-old craft. It is clear and authoritative instruction in traditional water and oil gilding techniques, and the use of inexpensive alternatives such as metallic transfer leaf, liquid leaf, powders and pastes. It features: how to gild furniture; make an antique-effect gold urn; produce shimmering frames; and create fabulous decorative items, from flower pots to gilded shells. It features over 40 beautiful easy-to-follow projects, with step-by-step instructions and over 300 photographs. It offers full guidance on all materials, equipment and finishes, with a photograph of every finished piece. Gilding is an ancient and beautiful art dating back thousands of years and used to embellish palaces, cathedrals and stately homes. But gilding is not only appropriate for antiques, and this book explores the numerous contemporary approaches and applications of this dazzling craft. Step-by-step photographs guide the reader through all the basic gilding techniques, with advice on materials, traditional methods and short cuts. There are also clever tips for achieving similar effects through simpler and cost-effective alternatives. The 40 projects create shimmering gilded chairs, tables and frames, frosted glass and tiles, and sparkling decorative treatments for large and small accessories. A stunning visual and inspirational sourcebook, this is also an accessible and comprehensive practical course in gilding.

About this title

About the Author

Liz Wagstaff is renowned in the field of gilding and decorative paint finishes. She has designed props and costumes for the opera, and worked as a freelance decorative paint finisher for McCloud and Co. Liz has contributed creative ideas and projects to many publications including Country Living magazine.

Edition details

• Publisher: Aquamarine
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1908991127
• ISBN 13: 9781908991126
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 160