Two more videos being made 7-13'23. Explanation of all equipment needed for shop, or to travel. Second video is to demonstrate how to silk screen verticaly. The method , of course can be used for first, and second work. Demo will include info on adding metalic finishes to first surface printing.
Excellent! I have not done the hot rinse, but I have heard Mark Oatis say that it improves the gild - he even mentioned doing two hot rinses. .//. Thanks for mentioning 'straining the size', and showing how many little bits might be in the pot, especially with old gelatin. I like to use a funnel with a twist of cotton in it, and i take the funnel with me to the job so I can strain out any hair or bits of gold that get in the size as I'm working. .//. To help with melting the gelatin I let it soak in the water (maybe while having breakfast) and it swells up quite a bit (like maybe 5x). Then when you heat it up it seems to dissolve more easily. But straining is still a good habit. .//. Thanks again
I will be showing more information on preparing size in future videos. I will show my reasons for doing hot washes verticle rather than horizontal. I got a message from a person who always does horizontal washes with good results, which is good news.
I used very old gelatin in the size making video. A true embarrassment now. Usually two and a half mins should be right for size making. I will make a new video using gelatin diamonds. It will include an apology for the previous bebacle. I am telling a lot of friends about your wonderful tutorials. I was aware of soaking the capsules. I never did it as my fast method worked on the job. Dave Smith said he did it as a normal step in preparing size. I will recomend it in the next video. I do not have your first, and last name. I looked for it but couldn't find it on any video. Please send it to me as I want to mention you and your site in my next video. If that is okay with you.
Super useful and helpful for the newbie getting started - really appreciate your wisdom and the time you are taking to share what you know. Thank you. (very anxious for part 3!)
Hi Joe, love these episodes! Was wondering WHY not scalding (washing) the gold in a horizontal movement? I always do it that way without any problems so far. Very bright finish. I usually screen size thru a couple coffee filters. Greetings from Amsterdam and looking forward to da next episode! yay
I am always ready to learn new techniques. I always wash vertically to prevent unwanted run off from the mop. I have found the vertical wash is easy for me, that way I am not chancing double hitting a gild which may have been softened by the first wash.
If you get a bad gild use boiling water with a new brush and it will strip it instantly. Glass is very very strong boiling water is fine 1/4 inch and up even chipped
Hey Joe, Thank you for putting the time in to put these videos together! Can you talk about the differences in regional styles? I have heard a little about "Chicago" and "Boston" style gold mentioned in some of the books I have.
We bought a small (around 5" eye) hot plate on Amazon and we use that to heat the size! I really like seeing the coil method that you used. The secret ingredient is....danger!
Shelby, the coil I have is probably almost 50 yrs. old. I have not seen one of these since getting mine in the 1970s. Your hot plate will do you good for ages. Check out the Good Will shops for the old time stuff, it is so easy to transport.
Love your videos hope there are many more to come. Was wondering what the purpose of hot washing is. Does it help brighten or clean up a guild ? Thanks again and keep’em coming. Double Aut
Hot washing re- melts the original size , puts the gold closer to the glass, thus making the gild brighter. If the size is ,for some reason not even over the entire job. The hot wash takes care of that. The size, diluted about 50%, or slightly more, will also deposit another layer of gelatin on the gold. When hand painting, or silk screening, the paint, or ink will stick tenaciously. My way of hot washing is to do it vertically, from bottom, to top. a very wet dip in the hot wash, then pull up once only. Re wet the mop, pull the next stroke up barely overlapping the first, and so on till the entire gild is covered. Pull the stroke rapidly, do not hit the same area twice. This prevents damage. Hope this is a help. Please post results to help others.
PS. Many more videos to come. Took a break while surgery on right hand was heeling. Will start again after the Chicago Brushmaster's event early March, in Rosemont IL.
Another brilliant video Joe!!!
I had to learn on my own. Now I have guidance, thank you Sir.
Two more videos being made 7-13'23. Explanation of all equipment needed for shop, or to travel. Second video is to demonstrate how to silk screen verticaly. The method , of course can be used for first, and second work. Demo will include info on adding metalic finishes to first surface printing.
Just love your videos on gold leaf guilding. Was wondering if you were going to make any others. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Excellent! I have not done the hot rinse, but I have heard Mark Oatis say that it improves the gild - he even mentioned doing two hot rinses. .//. Thanks for mentioning 'straining the size', and showing how many little bits might be in the pot, especially with old gelatin. I like to use a funnel with a twist of cotton in it, and i take the funnel with me to the job so I can strain out any hair or bits of gold that get in the size as I'm working. .//. To help with melting the gelatin I let it soak in the water (maybe while having breakfast) and it swells up quite a bit (like maybe 5x). Then when you heat it up it seems to dissolve more easily. But straining is still a good habit. .//. Thanks again
I will be showing more information on preparing size in future videos. I will show my reasons for doing hot washes verticle rather than horizontal. I got a message from a person who always does horizontal washes with good results, which is good news.
I used very old gelatin in the size making video. A true embarrassment now. Usually two and a half mins should be right for size making. I will make a new video using gelatin diamonds. It will include an apology for the previous bebacle.
I am telling a lot of friends about your wonderful tutorials. I was aware of soaking the capsules. I never did it as my fast method worked on the job. Dave Smith said he did it as a normal step in preparing size. I will recomend it in the next video. I do not have your first, and last name. I looked for it but couldn't find it on any video. Please send it to me as I want to mention you and your site in my next video. If that is okay with you.
Super useful and helpful for the newbie getting started - really appreciate your wisdom and the time you are taking to share what you know. Thank you. (very anxious for part 3!)
Been informative! Just starting this as a hobby.
Love these insights, I'm taking a workshop by Dave Smith soon and these have been a great introduction into the craft!
I'm so jealous. I want to take a workshop with Dave Smith so bad. Have fun!
Are those still happening during the plague?
Hi Joe, love these episodes! Was wondering WHY not scalding (washing) the gold in a horizontal movement? I always do it that way without any problems so far. Very bright finish. I usually screen size thru a couple coffee filters. Greetings from Amsterdam and looking forward to da next episode! yay
I am always ready to learn new techniques. I always wash vertically to prevent unwanted run off from the mop. I have found the vertical wash is easy for me, that way I am not chancing double hitting a gild which may have been softened by the first wash.
If you get a bad gild use boiling water with a new brush and it will strip it instantly. Glass is very very strong boiling water is fine 1/4 inch and up even chipped
Hey Joe, Thank you for putting the time in to put these videos together! Can you talk about the differences in regional styles? I have heard a little about "Chicago" and "Boston" style gold mentioned in some of the books I have.
Chicago. and Boston style will be explained, and shown in up coming videos.
Upcoming videos Soon. My hand is healing nicely.
We bought a small (around 5" eye) hot plate on Amazon and we use that to heat the size! I really like seeing the coil method that you used. The secret ingredient is....danger!
Shelby, the coil I have is probably almost 50 yrs. old. I have not seen one of these since getting mine in the 1970s. Your hot plate will do you good for ages. Check out the Good Will shops for the old time stuff, it is so easy to transport.
How long is the size good for after its mixed?
Looking forward to Part 3
Love your videos hope there are many more to come. Was wondering what the purpose of hot washing is. Does it help brighten or clean up a guild ? Thanks again and keep’em coming.
Double Aut
Hot washing re- melts the original size , puts the gold closer to the glass, thus making the gild brighter. If the size is ,for some reason not even over the entire job. The hot wash takes care of that. The size, diluted about 50%, or slightly more, will also deposit another layer of gelatin on the gold. When hand painting, or silk screening, the paint, or ink will stick tenaciously. My way of hot washing is to do it vertically, from bottom, to top. a very wet dip in the hot wash, then pull up once only. Re wet the mop, pull the next stroke up barely overlapping the first, and so on till the entire gild is covered. Pull the stroke rapidly, do not hit the same area twice. This prevents damage. Hope this is a help. Please post results to help others.
PS. Many more videos to come. Took a break while surgery on right hand was heeling. Will start again after the Chicago Brushmaster's event early March, in Rosemont IL.
What do you use to erase the unwanted gold left over around the desired image?
Bon ami powder cleaner
The gold is so thin you can rub it off with a cotton ball or rag. Nothing but elbow grease necessary