Make Gold Paint from Real Gold (Shell Gold) – Yasmin Hayat
Suggested contributions of £5, £10, £15 and £20 allow me to continue these classes. A reconstitutable paint made from genuine gold is known as Shell gold. Store-brought and readily available gold paint is made using an imitation metal which will tarnish (change colour over time) and is often harsh or fake-looking in
Suggested contributions of £5, £10, £15 and £20 allow me to continue these classes.
A reconstitutable paint made from genuine gold is known as Shell gold.
Store-brought and readily available gold paint is made using an imitation metal which will tarnish (change colour over time) and is often harsh or fake-looking in colour. Comparatively, ready-made, store-bought shell gold can be transparent and watery with little to no opacity (coverage.)
In this class you will learn how to make your own high-quality, highly pigmented gold paint. Learn about the symbolism of gold (illumination) and why the medium is so highly favoured across the world's great traditions.
Learn about the different types of metals which can be turned into paints and what to avoid when buying metal leaf.
Course Details: Make Genuine Gold Paint from Real GoldLocation?Online (on Zoom)Questions? Please email: [email protected]
REQUIRED equipment & materials
1 book of Loose Gold leaf (22 carat and up) Colour doesn't matter providing it is a minimum of 22 carat. Avoid anything that reads 'imitation' The origins of the leaf (Italian, German, Chinese) does not matter.Ensure the gold is 'loose' and is not in 'transfer' form.
High quality, clear and runny honey or ready-made gum Arabic.
A large porcelain dinner plate. The larger the better.
Filtered water
A bowl with curved edges.
Dogtooth burnisher.
Optional extras:
Gouache and watercolour brushes.
Glair
Burnisher
Who is this course for?All levels of experience and ability welcome.What should I wear?Wear comfortable clothing that you do not mind getting slightly messy. Avoid wearing: Baggy clothing (especially sleeves) and Loose jewellery.
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