Gold Leaf Techniques - Softcover

Smith, Kent H.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0944094252 ISBN 13: 9780944094259

Publisher: St Media Group Intl Inc, 1998

Synopsis

The guidebook that has taught thousands has been updated with new materials, techniques and a full-color gallery of gold leaf signs. The fourth edition of the original gilder's bible by Raymond LeBlanc still details the art of gilding with step-by-step instructions and more than 170 illustrations, covering both the basics of handling gold leaf as well as advanced techniques and applications. It explains the basic procedures for creating gold leaf window signs, from layout, pounce patterns and gilding, to backing up, finishing and varnishing. Antique effects, common gilding problems, their causes, prevention and solutions are also included.

About this title

About the Author

Kent H. Smith is a third generation sign-craftsman and gilder. He is a popular speaker and teacher, sharing his knowledge on many sign industry related topics throughout the U.S. and Canada. He has authored numerous magazine articles, instructional manuals and texts as well as the (earlier) third edition of this gold leaf sign classic.

Edition details

• Publisher: St Media Group Intl Inc
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0944094252
• ISBN 13: 9780944094259
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 160