Punchwork, water gilding in 23.75ct gold leaf

Advent gilding day 14. Punchwork is a decorative textured finish punched in to gesso. This Christmas tree decoration is water gilded then a pattern punched using a nail punch. Also some burnishing of the 23.75ct gold leaf. Gliding water, 4 parts water, 1 part isopropanol alcohol, a pinch of 12-1 rabbit skin glue.
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[@JosephCamenzuli]

I can't stop watching.

[@michaelflint4159]

That's such a quality effect. Loving the ornate handle on your gold positioner..so you!ha ha 😄

[@saras1487]

That a lot of punching! The patience paid off in a beautiful, elegant ornament.

[@donnapolizzia8553]

wow, burnishing really makes a big difference

[@KangaCollins]

Gorgeous 🥰
I’m actually looking forward to the daily videos and what you do next.

[@lucasjorvik]

Love the different textures to the gold leaf. Well done Ruth!

[@vittoriodiana2269]

Thanks Ruth, this workmanship is elegant!

[@sistersarann3819]

Oh how lovely Ruth, you are making this Holiday season so beautiful with your art :)

[@paulmaryon9088]

Yet another beautiful creation, thank you

[@LITTLEsquirrelz]

✨Wonderful ! ✨
Your Advent gifts are so lovely & appreciated ✨❤️
I’m looking forward to each day & learning so much ✨ Brava Ruth! ✨

[@koojeeyeon]

Beautiful!!❤

[@KieransUpcyclingJourney]

So pretty. This has to be my favourite so far ☺️ awesome job

[@missteeturns]

Yet another amazing piece for your tree. Luverly 🙂

[@charlottewalker3810]

Absolutely loving this series. Love how every day you also teach us something different! Thank you!

[@hilarywhite2953]

Now this is the exact thing I've been looking for. I'm doing exactly this kind of work on the piece I'm doing now. I've had to just figure it out from looking at a super-high resolution photo someone took of a 14th century painting of the Annunciation in the Uffizi by Simone Martini. I've figured out that the pattern of the cloth was stamped as you're doing here and then painted over with translucent egg tempera paint. It's incredibly complex and sophisticated, but basically exactly what you're doing here; creating a 3D texture with stamp. I didn't think of getting a nail set for this. Getting hold of the stamps is difficult. The Russian iconographers still use the decorative stamps but one can't get things out of Russia these days. Sometimes artisanal book binders have them, but I don't know where they get them. Anyway, this was extremely helpful.

[@JohnSmith-op5wz]

Hi love your videos just one thing you should wear a mask cutting mdf x

[@RuthTappinGilder]

Yes normally do, but the saw is ment to have a air blower thing attached but don't have that. So I kept having to blow the dust away so I could see where to cut. But still should have done.

[@saras1487]

What’s the green material on your wood block?

[@RuthTappinGilder]

Baize cloth, like you see on a snooker table

[@saras1487]

@@RuthTappinGilder thanks. Just looked up baize and learned some wonderful things. I suspect my Dad’s army blanket (circa 1950) may be made of it. Seems like it’d be great for sewing up a long-lasting coat.