I’ve watched many similar videos, but this is without doubt the very best I’ve had the pleasure of watching. You’ve simplified the whole process and given me, a novice, so many tips to improve my skill. I’ve watched the three videos a few times and love all of them. Thank you so much.
Thanks so much for these great videos. Special thanks for saying about pouncing your artwork prior to applying the size. When looking at your amazing work, I was so curious to see you gilding work where you had already painted your lovely flowers, as I had thought that all the gilding had to be done first because of the danger of the gold leaf sticking to any painted surface. You answered my unasked question! Brilliant.
You’re welcome, I’m glad you found it useful. I think most people gild before painting but I prefer to do it the other way around, the pounce works well. There are occasions when I’ll gild first, but I never do if I’m working with watercolour or gouache. X
@@theodoragould333 Thanks for your reply Theordora. Could I ask you about "talc"? I have found something called "pounce powder" or French chalk, which in the description says sometimes known as "talc". Could you let me know what product you use? Thank you.
Really interesting. When painting icons on gessoed boards we always do the red bole and water gilding first - cos gold will stick to natural pigments held together with egg yolk ( egg tempera) . So gold backgrounds and halos first/ if water gilding.
If I was water gilding I'd do the gold first. I love Icons, it was one of our first projects at uni (a long time ago now!). Gold will stick to most things. You can dust a surface with talc if you want to gild after painting.
Thank you very much. An informative and clear explanation. You make it look very easy, but I have tried it, and getting a lovely smooth coat of Miniatum as you did is really quite tricky in practice! More practice needed.
This was so helpful thank you. I was getting so many streaks in my size, and now I see it was because it was thinned too much with water and painted rather than floated. I also wasnt letting it dry long enough. I will have to try your method next! I have the pink "Ink" miniatum, does it work the same way?
I haven't tried the ink yet. I bought a bottle but haven't had a chance to try it yet. I think it's thinner than the miniatum, so it can be used with a pen.
Hi Theodora! Is there a reason you use a separate small glass jar for the miniaum? Is it best practice not to dip your brush straight into the "orginal" miniatum jar? Just curious... and thank you so much for your absolutely wonderful videos!
Glad you enjoyed them. Yes, I decant a little so that the bottle isn't left open. I find it thickens quite quickly when exposed to the air, so I decant a small amount. If I don't use all I've decanted, I throw it away rather than putting it back in the bottle. X
I haven't used the miniatum ink so I can't comment, sorry. I wash my brush occasionally (definitely once I've finished), usually when I have a fiddly bit coming up and need to get into a tight part of the design. X
ho great I just watched your video I have a teacher now as I don't speak English I didn't understand what the white powder is do you know how to put the French translation on your videos? good evening 😘 Icône de validation par la communauté Commentaires
It depends what paint you've painted your design with but you can use it before applying the gold glue to stop the gold sticking to the places you don't want it.
I’ve watched many similar videos, but this is without doubt the very best I’ve had the pleasure of watching. You’ve simplified the whole process and given me, a novice, so many tips to improve my skill. I’ve watched the three videos a few times and love all of them. Thank you so much.
I’m so pleased, thank you for the lovely comment X
Thanks so much for these great videos. Special thanks for saying about pouncing your artwork prior to applying the size. When looking at your amazing work, I was so curious to see you gilding work where you had already painted your lovely flowers, as I had thought that all the gilding had to be done first because of the danger of the gold leaf sticking to any painted surface. You answered my unasked question! Brilliant.
You’re welcome, I’m glad you found it useful. I think most people gild before painting but I prefer to do it the other way around, the pounce works well. There are occasions when I’ll gild first, but I never do if I’m working with watercolour or gouache. X
@@theodoragould333 Thanks for your reply Theordora. Could I ask you about "talc"? I have found something called "pounce powder" or French chalk, which in the description says sometimes known as "talc". Could you let me know what product you use? Thank you.
Your videos are so pleasant to watch and learn!
That’s very kind, thank you X
Really interesting. When painting icons on gessoed boards we always do the red bole and water gilding first - cos gold will stick to natural pigments held together with egg yolk ( egg tempera) . So gold backgrounds and halos first/ if water gilding.
If I was water gilding I'd do the gold first. I love Icons, it was one of our first projects at uni (a long time ago now!). Gold will stick to most things. You can dust a surface with talc if you want to gild after painting.
thnak you for the video...i am just starting into gilding ( i am a watercolorist but like to explore everything about arts). Very usefull info :)
Thank you very much. An informative and clear explanation. You make it look very easy, but I have tried it, and getting a lovely smooth coat of Miniatum as you did is really quite tricky in practice! More practice needed.
This was very helpful. Thank you. I look forward to the next step.
Really, I thank you with my heart. It's perfect video. When do you share third part?
I’m glad you enjoyed it, all three parts are live. Have you found it since leaving this comment?
This was so helpful thank you. I was getting so many streaks in my size, and now I see it was because it was thinned too much with water and painted rather than floated. I also wasnt letting it dry long enough. I will have to try your method next! I have the pink "Ink" miniatum, does it work the same way?
I haven't tried the ink yet. I bought a bottle but haven't had a chance to try it yet. I think it's thinner than the miniatum, so it can be used with a pen.
Thank you very much! Your film is very helpful!!! Do you protect gold leaf ?
Glad you found it useful. I use a high carat gold which doesn't need sealing.
Thanks so much, you’re art it so beautiful.
Thank you, you're welcome X
Hi Theodora! Is there a reason you use a separate small glass jar for the miniaum? Is it best practice not to dip your brush straight into the "orginal" miniatum jar? Just curious... and thank you so much for your absolutely wonderful videos!
Glad you enjoyed them. Yes, I decant a little so that the bottle isn't left open. I find it thickens quite quickly when exposed to the air, so I decant a small amount. If I don't use all I've decanted, I throw it away rather than putting it back in the bottle. X
I’m in the US. Where do I find the supplies you use for gilding please and thank you
I'm sorry but I don't know where in the US you can get it all. You'd have to Google it, unless someone else reading this comment knows? X
Is this process the same of the Miniantum INK? also, how do you rinse your brush? I couldn't understand...
I haven't used the miniatum ink so I can't comment, sorry. I wash my brush occasionally (definitely once I've finished), usually when I have a fiddly bit coming up and need to get into a tight part of the design. X
ho great I just watched your video I have a teacher now
as I don't speak English I didn't understand what the white powder is
do you know how to put the French translation on your videos?
good evening 😘
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Sorry, I don't know how....it's poudre de talc. X
ok why do you put talcum powder
It depends what paint you've painted your design with but you can use it before applying the gold glue to stop the gold sticking to the places you don't want it.
ho thank you very much for taking the trouble to explain to me it’s very kind
Have a good evening
Does the miniatum have a smell?
No, I haven't noticed one.
@@theodoragould333 Thank you.