Gilding & Chemical Patinations (VHS)

Format: VHS
Run Time: 90 minutes
Studio: Geographica (2001)
Language: English
Dimensions: 8.0" x 4.75" x 1.2"
Shipping Weight: 0.59 lbs.

Gilding, the process by which metal leaf is applied to a surface, has changed little over the centuries. The secret has always been the way a surface is prepared before the leaf is delicately applied. What has changed is the way some artists are now treating the surface after gilding. Chemical Patination techniques recently evolved from a desire to mimic the beautiful finishes metals acquire as they age.

This video teaches you how to gild and chemically patinate objects like a professional. The easy to follow instructions demonstrate all of the required steps and reveal specific techniques that have been used to create unique works of art.

Our educational approach provides a formal introduction to traditional gilding techniques, presented by professional Educator and Restorer, Grace Baggot. Master Craftsman, David Marks, follows by demonstrating chemical patination techniques that foster creativity regardless of experience level. He reveals the very same techniques that have placed his works in museums and prestigious collections. Using these processes you can create effecs that cannot be accomplished by any other means.

There is no need for complicated devices to apply the treatments outlined in this video, nor is there a need for any previous experience. Whether you're a beginner or established professional, you will find this informative video an inspiring and resourceful tool for creating unique finishes limited only by our imagination.