Hi Emma, I really appreciate you putting this together to show the difference in the finishes. I've been getting frustrated watching various tutorials saying use this or use that, this is better than that etc etc so now thanks to you l can make a more informative decision. I'm going for the imitation gold leaf *** Thank you ***
Thank you Emma. This is a very informative, detailed and well explained session (wish I had caught your video before I started my first ever project) I made so many mistakes e.g.: PVA vs Size. Burnishing stone. Excellent tips and a clear 'show and tell' - Brilliant!
Wow thanks for saying that! I really think that showing how it looks rather than just talking about it is so much better especially doing them side by side so you can see the difference
Thanks so much for sharing this! I have been wanting to use gold leaf but not sure exactly how to apply it. Also not sure what was the best to use. This was really SO helpful! Thanks Emma :-)
Hi Emma. This is the third vid I've watched about gold leaf nd its by far the most useful and to the point. Thank you for posting and good luck with your own art. Oh yes, I think I'll go for the real stuff!
Hi I enjoyed this video very much . I am going to try to use Gold leaf on a watercolor painting. What kind of stone do you use to smoothen the surface? would a round and smooth object also do the job? Thanking you in advance. Stay safe. Wishing you a merry Christmas.
I wanted to add I have a mental block with the gelatine adhesive for gold leaf. As the glass is vertical it would run . Can I use Japanese oil for gold leaf?
Yes there's not too much difference in look which is why the imitation leaf is so popular. The only difference I can see is that the real gold leaf looks richer and warmer in colour and doesn't show creases and texture as much as the imitation leaf.
Hello , Emma! This is wonderful. What is the best adhesive to use for glass and gold leaf. I need to burnish the gold to create shades. I am not very good at using the gelatine (mental block) and as my mirror is already up I don’t want the adhesive to run. I thought of using Japanese oil? But I still need to have shades unless I use a colour for glass underneath ?
Hey, I'm glad you enjoyed the video! I don't usually work on glass so I may not be the best person to ask but the adhesive size (glue) that I use shouldn't run as you only need a tiny bit which you can paint on with a paintbrush. I found this page here which may be helpful for you - barnabasgold.com/gold-leaf-on-glass/
Hello Emma. I am very new to drawing. I was interested more in your actual drawing instead of the gold leaf. The thumbnail caught my eye. I just wanted to know what you used to colour the skirt. Thanks.
Hi Emma, thanks for sharing your technique, have a question, how can you add more layers of gold leaf, it needs glue on top of the gold leaf layer or you simply put it one on top of another, thanks again
I’m working on canvas and painted the bottom with acrylic. It dried for the best part of two days just to be sure it had dried, but when it came to putting on the gold leaf it’s stuck to the canvas where I haven’t glued it. Trying to brush off the excess but it won’t come off. Why is this?
@@Azulaela When you're brushing off canvas it's slightly harder because it has a rougher texture than paper so it can get stuck in the fabric easier - it won' be due to it not drying correctly if you've left it that long. I would suggest putting it down in smaller sections and when you're brushing it off, hold the canvas facing down at a slant so you are not swiping across the canvas but just straight off. it may also be an idea to try with a harder bristle brush so it picks up more flakes. Hope that helps. Otherwise, stick to liquid leaf on canvas.
Thank you so much! I've learned so much from you. I will try this some time. Where can you get all of this gold and copper leaf from in the States? Would you know or any one here in the States? Thanks again for your help.
Thanks for watching! I think you can get pretty much all of it on Amazon US. I've put some links in the description of this video which hopefully should direct you to the US sites.
Thanks so much for the information! I would like to use imitation gold leaf on a purchased canvas. When I put the sizing on , it seemed to absorb into the canvas so I had to put a lot on to reach the tacky stage. It said to wait 20 minutes but it seemed dry in that time. Is there anything to put under the gold leaf so the canvas texture doesn’t show, and the sizing doesn’t absorb? Also, what do you use to varnish it so it doesn’t tarnish. I bought Golden GAC 200 but it took some of the shine away. Thanks so much for your help! 🤗
Hi Jane, because the sizing company is probably assuming you're put it on paper the timing will be different for a canvas because the surface is different - it absorbs more than paper. You could prime your canvas a few times to get some of the texture to go but you'll still see it a bit - just the nature of painting on canvas. You could maybe also try priming with a water repellant type of paint. The best way I've varnished imitation leaf is by using resin however it's really expensive and comes out shiny - it does make the gold leaf look amazing though. I've also found it difficult finding varnishes that don't tarnish the gold leaf. Hope some of that helps :)
Hi Emma really enjoyed your tutorial I was wondering if I could use it on a pastel painting that I am doing (soft pastels on velour paper) or what would be the best one to try,if any! Many thanks, Barbara
Hi Barbara, yes you can although bear in mind that you have used a very dry medium (pastel) so getting the glue on it might be a bit tricky but it can be done. I wouldn't used the liquid gold leaf but any of the other two should work fine 😁
Excellent video. The gold leaf brand looks Dutch (or American), and would originally be pronounced cor-nay-listen, emphasis on 'nay'. Meaning Cornelius' son..
Hii, Hope u doing well, I need your opinion here if I put gold leaf over art paper as u did in tutorial Can I do Calligraphy on it with Calligraphy pen normally made with bambo stick if yes which type of ink should I use?
No you shouldn't draw or write over Gold leaf. The leaf is really delicate and fine and it will either damage the leaf or it will just soak right in. You could probably use ink over the liquid Gold Leaf though. I haven't personally tired it but I imagine it would work with just normal black Indian ink.
Yes, you definitely want to varnish it. I use a UVLS protection varnish by Golden called MSA Varnish Gloss - www.jacksonsart.com/golden-msa-varnishes This website is really helpful - nancyreyner.com/2017/06/22/prepare-gold-leaf-oil-painting/
Can one use the gold leaf or (imitation gold leaf) on glass. I use stained glass for mosaic art and need a gold colored glass...just thought about using gold leaf? thank you.
Yes you can definitely use gold leaf on glass 😁 have a look at some different adhesives (glue) though as some show through the back of the glass which you wouldn't want maybe.
I don't think super glue would be a good option because it could get stuck to the brush or any utensil you're using but also it's got quite harsh chemicals in it and gold leaf is so fragile so it would probably disintegrate it.
Sorry, imitation leaf is not stronger than Gold leaf, it is harder and thicker and more brittle, it cannot be beaten as thin as Gold leaf, if it twas tried it would just turn into lots of thin metal flakes, that´s why it is so cheap in comparison to real Gold leaf.
@@anfalkhan2490 it's this one - www.amazon.co.uk/Pebeo-G%EF%BF%BDd%EF%BF%BDo-Gilding-Paste-White/dp/B00J8Q0F84/ref=sr_1_3?tag=emmaravens-21&keywords=pebeo+guilding&qid=1561750424&s=gateway&sr=8-3
Hi Emma, I really appreciate you putting this together to show the difference in the finishes.
I've been getting frustrated watching various tutorials saying use this or use that, this is better than that etc etc so now thanks to you l can make a more informative decision.
I'm going for the imitation gold leaf
*** Thank you ***
That's so lovely to hear - thank you so much Angela!
Thank you Emma. This is a very informative, detailed and well explained session (wish I had caught your video before I started my first ever project) I made so many mistakes e.g.: PVA vs Size. Burnishing stone. Excellent tips and a clear 'show and tell' - Brilliant!
Thank you so much! That's really kind of you to say ☺️ I'm glad you enjoyed the video
After viewing and reading a lot of online resources about gold leaf your tutorial is the most precise and to the point! Thanks 🙏
Wow thanks for saying that! I really think that showing how it looks rather than just talking about it is so much better especially doing them side by side so you can see the difference
Thank you for the detailed tutorial and transparency of your process. It was really helpful.
Thank you for putting this video up .Would love to buy the real goldleaf ,but very expensive .
Thanks so much for sharing this! I have been wanting to use gold leaf but not sure exactly how to apply it. Also not sure what was the best to use. This was really SO helpful! Thanks Emma :-)
I'm so pleased its helped!! Enjoy using it - it's so fun :)
Hi Emma. This is the third vid I've watched about gold leaf nd its by far the most useful and to the point. Thank you for posting and good luck with your own art. Oh yes, I think I'll go for the real stuff!
Hi Tony, I'm so pleased this video helped you! Good luck with your art - the real gold will look amazing :)
i didn't know that imitation gold leaf can be burnished and also nice hack with the agate stone
awesome video thanks
Thanks :) I'm pleased the video helped!
Good tutorial, easier to understand that other complicated videos
Thank you! Just what I was looking for! 🎉
Very helpful thanks! Also you have lovely hands! 😍
Excellent! So clearly and we’ll explained
Thank u
An excellent tutorial that was informative and clear. Thank you.
this was so informative thank you very much
Hello from Scotland. I liked your video very much and found it inspiring and informative. I have subscribed to your channel and await your next video.
Thank you that's so kind! ☺️
This was so helpful! Thank you so much!
That's great!
Thank you! Very helpful.
Very helpful..thankyou !
THANK YOU, EMMA, this is very helpful,indeed!
I'm so pleased!! Thanks for watching 👍🏻
Very informative. Thanks!!!
Forming gold leaf upon a physical object would be something of interest to me. Something for another video perhaps.
That's a great idea! I will definitely do that 👍🏻
Thanx so much for the tutering . So great explanation..thanx for sharing I enjoy your class...
Thanks : 😊
thank you! this was extremely helpful!
Very clever.Thank you.
Hi
I enjoyed this video very much . I am going to try to use Gold leaf on a watercolor painting. What kind of stone do you use to smoothen the surface? would a round and smooth object also do the job?
Thanking you in advance. Stay safe. Wishing you a merry Christmas.
Thank you I picked up some good tips
Great!!
Thank you for this wonderful video.
I have a question though. Can you use gold leaf on wood and metal surfaces? Thank you.
Yes you can. Make sure you seal your work after though. Thanks for watching the video!
Fascinating hands
I wanted to add I have a mental block with the gelatine adhesive for gold leaf. As the glass is vertical it would run . Can I use Japanese oil for gold leaf?
I've never used oil before so I don't know I'm afraid sorry
Hi Emma, thanks a lot for the information. Just curious that there isn't any difference in the look of imitation vs real gold leaf.
Yes there's not too much difference in look which is why the imitation leaf is so popular. The only difference I can see is that the real gold leaf looks richer and warmer in colour and doesn't show creases and texture as much as the imitation leaf.
Hi dear
How do we seal golden flakes on an art project like decoupage???
Thank you for nice video
Is it possible to burnish the liquid gold with the agate to brighten it up?
No I'm afraid it's a polisher. It won't work on the liquid gold. Resin might brighten it up but it would make It shiny too
Thank you so informative... What varnish would you use on the imitation please?
So far I only use resin. I haven't managed to find a good varnish that doesn't tarnish the gold yet
@@EmmaRave thank you.
Subtitilen al español, gracias
Hello , Emma!
This is wonderful.
What is the best adhesive to use for glass and gold leaf. I need to burnish the gold to create shades. I am not very good at using the gelatine (mental block) and as my mirror is already up I don’t want the adhesive to run. I thought of using Japanese oil? But I still need to have shades unless I use a colour for glass underneath ?
Hey, I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
I don't usually work on glass so I may not be the best person to ask but the adhesive size (glue) that I use shouldn't run as you only need a tiny bit which you can paint on with a paintbrush.
I found this page here which may be helpful for you - barnabasgold.com/gold-leaf-on-glass/
Hello Emma. I am very new to drawing. I was interested more in your actual drawing instead of the gold leaf. The thumbnail caught my eye. I just wanted to know what you used to colour the skirt. Thanks.
Hey, thanks for watching! For the actual drawing I used Pro Markers and sharpies. Maybe I'll do a tutorial on how I did it at some point :)
@@EmmaRave cool thanks.
Hi Emma, thanks for sharing your technique, have a question, how can you add more layers of gold leaf, it needs glue on top of the gold leaf layer or you simply put it one on top of another, thanks again
Yes you would need to add more glue each time.
Emma Ravens thanks!!
Could you explain what the keyring is doing with the rocks? Bit confused!
The (agate) stone is used to burnish (polish) the gold leaf - so it makes it extra shiny and smooth. Works better on a really smooth surface 😁
I’m working on canvas and painted the bottom with acrylic. It dried for the best part of two days just to be sure it had dried, but when it came to putting on the gold leaf it’s stuck to the canvas where I haven’t glued it. Trying to brush off the excess but it won’t come off. Why is this?
Hey, are you using imitation gold leaf or genuine gold leaf?
Imitation gold leaf
@@Azulaela When you're brushing off canvas it's slightly harder because it has a rougher texture than paper so it can get stuck in the fabric easier - it won' be due to it not drying correctly if you've left it that long.
I would suggest putting it down in smaller sections and when you're brushing it off, hold the canvas facing down at a slant so you are not swiping across the canvas but just straight off. it may also be an idea to try with a harder bristle brush so it picks up more flakes. Hope that helps. Otherwise, stick to liquid leaf on canvas.
Can it be used over canvas? If yes, can you pls do a tutorial on that esp for imitation gold leaf?
Yes I'm actually going to upload a video on that very soon :)
@@EmmaRave Thanks a bunch❣👍
If you were to gild a figurine would you finish it with a clear coat varnish ?
I would definitely seal it yes :)
Thank you so much! I've learned so much from you. I will try this some time. Where can you get all of this gold and copper leaf from in the States? Would you know or any one here in the States? Thanks again for your help.
Thanks for watching! I think you can get pretty much all of it on Amazon US. I've put some links in the description of this video which hopefully should direct you to the US sites.
Thanks so much for the information! I would like to use imitation gold leaf on a purchased canvas. When I put the sizing on , it seemed to absorb into the canvas so I had to put a lot on to reach the tacky stage. It said to wait 20 minutes but it seemed dry in that time. Is there anything to put under the gold leaf so the canvas texture doesn’t show, and the sizing doesn’t absorb? Also, what do you use to varnish it so it doesn’t tarnish. I bought Golden GAC 200 but it took some of the shine away. Thanks so much for your help! 🤗
Hi Jane, because the sizing company is probably assuming you're put it on paper the timing will be different for a canvas because the surface is different - it absorbs more than paper. You could prime your canvas a few times to get some of the texture to go but you'll still see it a bit - just the nature of painting on canvas. You could maybe also try priming with a water repellant type of paint. The best way I've varnished imitation leaf is by using resin however it's really expensive and comes out shiny - it does make the gold leaf look amazing though. I've also found it difficult finding varnishes that don't tarnish the gold leaf. Hope some of that helps :)
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Hi Emma really enjoyed your tutorial
I was wondering if I could use it on a pastel painting that I am doing (soft pastels on velour paper) or what would be the best one to try,if any! Many thanks, Barbara
Hi Barbara, yes you can although bear in mind that you have used a very dry medium (pastel) so getting the glue on it might be a bit tricky but it can be done. I wouldn't used the liquid gold leaf but any of the other two should work fine 😁
Hi, your video is very helpful. What could I use if I don't have one of the stones?
I'm pleased it helped 😁 I wouldn't use anything other than an agate stone to burnish. You don't have to burnish, it just gives that extra shine.
The "lines" are caused by the brush you used. Try using a ball of cotton wool and you won't get all those scratches.
Oh wow thank you, that's really helpful advice 👍🏻
Thanks so much!!!!!!!
Excellent video. The gold leaf brand looks Dutch (or American), and would originally be pronounced cor-nay-listen, emphasis on 'nay'. Meaning Cornelius' son..
Thank you :) my pronunciations are awful sometimes haha
Hi Emma, Did you apply a transparent paint at the end?
No I don't tend to varnish gold leaf, especially if its 24 carat. you can use resin if you like :)
It won’t burnish without gesso with 23 it.
Is liquid Gold leaf real gold. I usually work with 24 k gold Leaf.
No, liquid gold leaf isn't 24carat. You can't easily get paint or ink in 24carat (or at all, I'm not sure), you usually get sheets
@@EmmaRave Thank YOU!!!
Hii,
Hope u doing well, I need your opinion here if I put gold leaf over art paper as u did in tutorial Can I do Calligraphy on it with Calligraphy pen normally made with bambo stick if yes which type of ink should I use?
No you shouldn't draw or write over Gold leaf. The leaf is really delicate and fine and it will either damage the leaf or it will just soak right in. You could probably use ink over the liquid Gold Leaf though. I haven't personally tired it but I imagine it would work with just normal black Indian ink.
@@EmmaRave
Thanks
Hi Emma. Great vid thanks. What do you use on imitation gold leaf to prevent it from tarnishing? Thanks. Darren
Yes, you definitely want to varnish it. I use a UVLS protection varnish by Golden called MSA Varnish Gloss - www.jacksonsart.com/golden-msa-varnishes
This website is really helpful - nancyreyner.com/2017/06/22/prepare-gold-leaf-oil-painting/
@@EmmaRave thank you
Nice video. 👌
Can one use the gold leaf or (imitation gold leaf) on glass. I use stained glass for mosaic art and need a gold colored glass...just thought about using gold leaf? thank you.
Yes you can definitely use gold leaf on glass 😁 have a look at some different adhesives (glue) though as some show through the back of the glass which you wouldn't want maybe.
@@EmmaRave ok, thanks so much.
Which Glu u r using?
It's called guilding size - there is a link in the description of the video :)
Nice thx 👍🏻❤️
Thanks.
Could you use super glue instead of adhesive (no shame, not asking for a friend)
I don't think super glue would be a good option because it could get stuck to the brush or any utensil you're using but also it's got quite harsh chemicals in it and gold leaf is so fragile so it would probably disintegrate it.
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Sorry, imitation leaf is not stronger than Gold leaf, it is harder and thicker and more brittle, it cannot be beaten as thin as Gold leaf, if it twas tried it would just turn into lots of thin metal flakes, that´s why it is so cheap in comparison to real Gold leaf.
Thanks for that clarity. That makes sense
Liquid leaf is lack-luster lol
What is the name of ...... use before installing gold leaf??
Do you mean size? That is the name of the glue.
Wich type glue??? Name?
@@EmmaRave I have only gold leaf sheet . I dont know to use
@@anfalkhan2490 it's this one - www.amazon.co.uk/Pebeo-G%EF%BF%BDd%EF%BF%BDo-Gilding-Paste-White/dp/B00J8Q0F84/ref=sr_1_3?tag=emmaravens-21&keywords=pebeo+guilding&qid=1561750424&s=gateway&sr=8-3