does anyone have any info on applying gold leaf to glass?

[Kev Mayger]

Marcella

Stencil method? Cut & reverse weed paintmask stencil film. Roller with a gloss paint / enamel and leave for an hour before removing the stencil. After another hour and a half when paint is tacky (not coming off on yer mits) apply the gold leaf by rubbing lightly across the back of the sheets. Leave this alone until paint is totally dry then buff the gold leaf up with cotton wool. This will also remove any bits and pieces of leaf that hang over the edge of the paint. Try and do a test area 1st to ensure the paint sticks to the glass!

Kev

[Marcella Ross]

Thanks Kevin,

It’s to be done in reverse and backed up in vinyl so that it can’t be tampered with. How long should it be left before applying the vinyl backing?

[Jill Marie Welsh]

Being in the process of having to hand-repaint 2 4’x6′ signs due to masking them, I would not recommend masking to anyone, especially for gilding.
Marcella, you need to call a gilding expert in your area like Stewart McLaren or Scott Telfer for tips.
Or, hold off that job till after the Tickle meet…attend that, and John Jordan will personally teach you how to do gold leaf on glass.
It is a tricky procedure, I’ve only done it once.
The window must be cleaned with Bon-Ami soap.
A pattern is attached to the other side of the piece.
You cut in around this with 1-Shot paint.
Sheets of gelatin are melted in boiling distilled water after the paint sets up, then this solution is used to flood the glass as a size.
Then you apply the glass gold (a better grade) with a gilder’s tip.
….this is where I screwed up.
See how complcated it can be?
But if you learn hands-on from an expert you can do it too.
(sorry for my vague advice, I tried this once, with a friend, but our gelatin was old and wouldn’t melt, and the project was very difficult)
Love…..Jill

[Nicola McIntosh]

https://www.uksignboards.com/viewtopic.p … =gold+leaf

theres a link here marcella for the vinyl 😀

nik

[Marcella Ross]

Thanks Jill,

I know someone (used to work with me) who can do gold leaf, so I was looking for a good insight before asking him to cost it for me.

But I’ve just found out that you can get gold leaf vinyl…. that may be the best answer…. more economical.

thanks for all the info! 😀

[Jill Marie Welsh]

http://www.signgold.com/

You’ll be sorry if you use anything less.
Love….Jill

[Marcella Ross]

Is this stuff double sided gold?
I got a quote of £83 per metre (for 610mm) from a UK supplier…… is this about right?

[Marcella Ross]

just found out it’s all black on the back……. 🙁

[Jill Marie Welsh]

Gold leaf on glass is typically backed up with Stayzon Black paint.
I suspect you are repacing real gilding.
SignGold starter kits are $99 for 2 yards and come with a cool CD, you get to pick which one you want, and for $5 extra they throw in a VectorArt CD.
Yes it is real gold.
Well worth the price, be sure to upcharge.
Gold Leaf on glass is not a “cheap” item and should be priced accordingly.
Love….Jill

[Tim Hobbs]

Hi Marcella

Did you get to a satisfactory conclusion to this problem?
I can help if not.

I have found that I can mix the old techniques of glass gilding with modern vinyl techniques.
I have drastically reduced the time it takes to do it.

Perhaps I’ll do a quick demo for the uksignboards when I have a bit of time.

Tim

[Marcella Ross]

Hi tim,

the job is now done thanks. It was done in goldleaf in reverse on glass then backed up with vinyl when dry. I’ll get a pic and post it soon.

I had a look at your website, really nice work on there. Thanks!

Marcella