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Title: Gold leafing
Post by: thebowlerhattedturner on February 06, 2011, 04:26:50 PM

Following the very comprehensive reply about gold leafing(GL) from Mark Sanger(thanks Mark) I had a go on a bowl and a pot lid ,here are the results.Not wanting to waste GL I am practising with metal leaf to begin with. Although happy with the application I am a bit miffed about the ragged edges. I was trying for a really crisp edge but it didn't happen.
Comments welcome.
Regards
John

Title: Re: Gold leafing
Post by: Philip Greenwood on February 06, 2011, 05:52:16 PM

Hello John

I have tried using leaf and sometime i get very good results and at time i think what a mess.

I think your is not bad at all.

Phil

Title: Re: Gold leafing
Post by: John D Smith on February 06, 2011, 06:18:00 PM

Hi John, I have had a couple of attempts at Gold Leafing one was ok the other not so good, I think you have done Quite well for your first attempt.Regards John

Title: Re: Gold leafing
Post by: thebowlerhattedturner on February 06, 2011, 06:44:38 PM

Thanks guys,
                  the scratches in the bottom were made when I passed it round for others to look at, it is after all just an experimental piece.
The bit I'm not overly happy with is around the rim of the bowl and the edges of the ring on the lid. I did try making a shallow groove and filling it with GL and then cutting it back on the lathe, like you do when putting a stained line in, but it just seemed to pull the GL out.
It's not put me off though, I will try again soon.
Regards
John

Title: Re: Gold leafing
Post by: Philip Greenwood on February 06, 2011, 09:15:24 PM

John

After i put leaf on and its set a spray with a lacquer so the surface is stronger.

Phil

Title: Re: Gold leafing
Post by: woodndesign on February 07, 2011, 02:43:41 AM

John,  Not to bad for a first attempt, as said you'll get better next time, will watch for then.

David

Title: Re: Gold leafing
Post by: thebowlerhattedturner on February 11, 2011, 05:41:36 PM

Thanks guys,
                 watch this space.
Regards
John

Title: Re: Gold leafing
Post by: Martin Lawrence on February 12, 2011, 02:44:50 PM

Hi John,

 I like both of these, another thing on the list to try but I'm a poor woodturner can't afford gold.

Cheers Martin.