Dave, three more videos are available now, please let people know. I had the hand surgery yesterday, doctor said it will be three months till I can start to use it properly. I will attempt informative videos where both hands are not needed. Cheers for now.
Thanks Joe, this is such a brilliant video! I learned a lot of new things that I'll be trying out. I'm especially keen to try the addition of a few drops of dish soap to my size mix. Never heard that one before. I'll definitely be checking your other vids out!! :D
@@marcotrevissoi2164 If you can't find MN. water, a fine substitute is distilled water. You can always take a trip to the beautiful Minnehaha Falls, in beautiful Minneapolis MN. Claim it as a business trip and have some fun.
@@joebalabuszko8863 Haha, great idea 😊😊 maybe I’ll do that! I made a palette according to your instructions, also with the folded paper cups, and the leather thumb cover 😀 Really worked great! I did a shop window for a hair dresser (or barber, your choice), and it really turned out nice. Sad thing is that he decided to retire now, just couple of months after I painted it. But it’s for the fun and journey of it, right? Wouldn’t have been doing that so good without your advice. First timer 😃 just for the fun of it and because I think this is an art that has to be done and passed on to the millennials, or whatever they call themselves nowadays… Used oneshot and 23ct gold. Can send you some pics if you care But on the other hand, I wouldn’t mind a trip to MN either and show you in person Again, thanks for the great tutes!
Love all four of your videos. I hope the hand is healing well! I'm just starting off with sign painting & glass gilding and your videos have been a really huge source of inspiration and help.
I will be attending the Society Of Gilders event in Ashville , NC in Sept 22. Have been asked to do a little teaching during her class by the incredible Anne McDonald. This is a real honor for me. Please look up the Socieyy of Gilders for info on our organization.
Lovely relaxing video Joe. I thoroughly enjoyed it. We have a few minor differences in our working setup, so it's nice to also hear your reasons behind doing things a certain way. (I like to keep my size pot/brush well away from the gold, because I hate getting a drop of water splashing onto the book). I had to laugh at your comments about the leaf folding up when you laid it...Happens to me when I want to video or demonstrate gilding too. When there's a camera on, you're not in the right state of mind to feel the gold and move with it.
Love the old school hand guilds! I've been at this craft for nearly 40 years myself...altho I don't do a whole lotta leaf work. I do mostly truck and commercial fishing boat lettering, (almost all hand done) and hot-rod stuff too. (flamejobs, pinstriping, ect) Wonderfully informative video Joe!! Can't wait to check more of these out!
Great tips , gonna have to make one of those guilding boards . And I have plenty of old dull pocket knives . Guess I’ll have to polish one up , much more convenient then my 6” guilders knife
Robert, I stuck 2000 grit, wet/dry paper to paint mixing sticks for final polish on my blades. Have done the same with wet/dry paper of almost every gritt to get the polishing job done. The effort is well worth the results.
Excellent! Good, clear photography, and not having everything come out perfectly is a plus not a problem. // Looking forward to more detail on the mahl stick (telescoping, chamois ball) and palette technique. Maybe a mention of preparing the watersize - to boil or not to boil, to strain or no strain? You make everything look like no strain...
I believe in doing demos well, and with mistakes. New videos will contain both to show how to fix mistakes on the job. No need to be a beginner and feel flummoxed when things go wrong. I am glad these videos are a help to beginners.
After putting on the gold, what are the next steps and waiting times. eg dry time, burnishing and whatever steps that follow. Keep up the lessons. Thanks
It is always dependent on conditions. I have been on jobs where a hair dryer was needed. I have also blotted the leaf by putting a sheet of news paper on the gild and gently used the side of my hand to rub from top to bottom , 1 time per sheet to help things along. Have been on jobs where the gold had that bright look to say I am ready for a burnish, then iost a third of the gold because it was raw. Usually, under normal conditions, as soon as the first burnish pleases you, you can second gild. Thank you for asking this, I will show the procedure on the next video. I will include comments about it. Also show the blotting method. As soon as you burnish the second gild you can paint on it with no problems. Thank you for good question. This will help direct the next video. I hope this was a help for you.
I've been looking for videos like this. I've been looking for basic tips but didn't know where to start and someone recommended your video. Thank you SO MUCH for sharing your knowledge. I was wondering though, does the glass need to be prepared in any way before applying the gold leaf? If so, How would I go about doing that? Thanks again.
Lesser people would have edited out the misshaps but we can all see you know what you are doing and gives emphasis that it is a tricky job as you say, even for the best of us.
This lesson was so well done! I have a job gilding a business glass storefront, and the logo has no outline, or drop shadow. Should I lay down the leaf first, as illustrated here? Then paint the reverse logo in black? Let set, then remove excess? Leaving a shiny flat gilded logo on the facade? I am subscribing now! THANKS!!!
always difficult without the outline..but yes you are correct lay the leaf first then back it in the black lettering or logo in reverse remove gold excess the next day.when the black is fully dry. back all in clear varnish to protect.
@@peterstevens7109 Thank you! We decided to use gold leaf paint instead. But I will be gilding in a upcoming class this year, so this research will pay off later!
Christopher, Sorry for the late reply. Yes gild then paint, or silk screen the image on the gold. Remove excess leaf, then varnish the entire image. overlap the edge of the work about 1/8". I will be making a video showing how to set up a silkscreen to print vertically. I know many people have problems doing this technique. All will be shown in the video. It is a lot easier than it sounds.
Hope you are being careful with the toxic powders. The way we used them was to put powder in a cup, wet it well with solvent, then add varnish. the exact mix will become evident as you go along. The amount of varnish will set the density of the mix for painting. Too much will be too transparent, too little will not let you stroke it out like paint.
You are mistaking what I am demonstrating with " surface " gilding. The size for second surface, meaning the back side of glass, is gelatine melted in water. The size you are referring to is a solvent based product called gold size. It is basically kind of varnish which dries at a specific rate. Two kinds are made, fast size, and slow size, Four hour, and twelve hour. That is the amount of time to wait till the gold is applied. This is a brief, simplified explanation. For more info. look up Dave Smith in Torquay England, Paul, The Happy Gilder, also in England, and Sean Michael Felix, Illumination Art and Design, he is in Chicago, USA Hope this is a help.
Hello Joe,Did I miss what was in your size? I thought there was only size in a can(one shot,ect.) Can you please explain that to me,what you use,how much and so on?/ Please. Thank you, your videos are so kool!
Sorry Joe,I just watched #2 and got my answers.Sorry I was dumb. Please make a whole bunch of videos,its hard to find great tutors and you are awesome!!
In the size used for gilding second surface [ the back side of the glass ] I used 2 00 size gelatin capsules. Melted into distilled water. I recommend using gelatin diamond shaped leaves, 2 per quart of water as a better alternative to the capsules. I did not have any of the gelatin diamonds at the time of the video. There are essentially 2 kinds of varnish sizes [ in cans ] slow size and fast size These products have nothing to do with the kind of size I was demonstrating.The varnish sizes are for use in first surface gilding. As you have seen on statues, picture frames domes on buildings, etc. Please review the videos again to see the size making procedure. I will be making more videos soon to review size making using gelatin sheets instead of capsules.The videos will concentrate on procedures for gilding on glass. Subjects covered will include set ups for silk screening vertically on glass. Shading, and convexing letters, paint prep. to do outlines , etc. hope this info. was a help.
Review the first video for basic procedures. I will do the procedures in more detail, and camera angles to clarify procedures. The initial set of videos will be focused on second surface gilding. After that I will start first surface techniques. The glass procedures ard being done becsusr they are the ones people are most anxious to learn, and cant find help.
Wherung and Billmeier Glld Leaf in Sheboygan WI AKA. W&B GOLD LEAF. They sell every gilding supply you need as far as tools, or equipment required. They also sell all kinds of gold, and variegated leaf you could ever imagine. I have been dealing with W&B since 1973.. My go too source for all my supplies. I am not associated with the company in any capasity. Only as a customer. I have known three generations of the Billmeier family, great people.
Some great old school ideas here. Love it, thanks
Thank you Joe for making the video and sharing these techniques. Brilliant mate.
Dave, three more videos are available now, please let people know. I had the hand surgery yesterday, doctor said it will be three months till I can start to use it properly. I will attempt informative videos where both hands are not needed. Cheers for now.
Dave mate, I realize from seeing this that I have been less than good at reviewing comments. See you at the breakfast plate.
Thanks Joe, this is such a brilliant video! I learned a lot of new things that I'll be trying out. I'm especially keen to try the addition of a few drops of dish soap to my size mix. Never heard that one before.
I'll definitely be checking your other vids out!! :D
A mister David Smith sent me here. As a 53 year old noob, you have no idea how much I appreciate this video. Thanks for sharing, kind sir.
Three more are available now. Hope you like them. More to come.
As a 56 year old noob I’m at the same point, this stuff is priceless, so many insights, love it 👍👍😊
Except I’ll have problems finding Minnesota water here in Switzerland 😉
@@marcotrevissoi2164 If you can't find MN. water, a fine substitute is distilled water. You can always take a trip to the beautiful Minnehaha Falls, in beautiful Minneapolis MN. Claim it as a business trip and have some fun.
@@joebalabuszko8863 Haha, great idea 😊😊 maybe I’ll do that!
I made a palette according to your instructions, also with the folded paper cups, and the leather thumb cover 😀
Really worked great!
I did a shop window for a hair dresser (or barber, your choice), and it really turned out nice. Sad thing is that he decided to retire now, just couple of months after I painted it. But it’s for the fun and journey of it, right?
Wouldn’t have been doing that so good without your advice. First timer 😃 just for the fun of it and because I think this is an art that has to be done and passed on to the millennials, or whatever they call themselves nowadays…
Used oneshot and 23ct gold. Can send you some pics if you care
But on the other hand, I wouldn’t mind a trip to MN either and show you in person
Again, thanks for the great tutes!
Amazing! LOVE the hand pallet/paint holding 'glove' !!
This video is outstanding, Joe. GREAT JOB!
Thanks Lizzie, you are kind to the afflicted as usual.
Nice job , joe. It’s always nice to see an artist at work
Flippi'n hell, I need to respond a bit quicker. Takes one to know one. All the best to you.
Love all four of your videos. I hope the hand is healing well! I'm just starting off with sign painting & glass gilding and your videos have been a really huge source of inspiration and help.
More to come, additional subject to include silk screening on glass vertically. More size making tips and more.
Thank you so much for sharing these videos and your knowledge - they are amazing.
Thank you for kind comments. Lots more videos to come.
This is rad! I'm just starting out - these tips are really helpful. Thanks for doing this!
Keep looking, many more to come.
Lots more to come.
I will be attending the Society Of Gilders event in Ashville , NC in Sept 22. Have been asked to do a little teaching during her class by the incredible Anne McDonald. This is a real honor for me.
Please look up the Socieyy of Gilders for info on our organization.
Lots of great tips. Years of doing this has really helped streamline your technique. Soap in the size!
Soap makes it flow. Three more videos are available now.
Where there's soap, there's hope. Soap takes the trouble out of gilding.
Thank you for the precious insights
Many more to come, three more available now.
Lovely relaxing video Joe. I thoroughly enjoyed it. We have a few minor differences in our working setup, so it's nice to also hear your reasons behind doing things a certain way. (I like to keep my size pot/brush well away from the gold, because I hate getting a drop of water splashing onto the book). I had to laugh at your comments about the leaf folding up when you laid it...Happens to me when I want to video or demonstrate gilding too. When there's a camera on, you're not in the right state of mind to feel the gold and move with it.
Folding up paint cups from index cards still impresses people for some reason! Great video! Can't wait for the next one!
I plan to do a video showing the folding procedure. My son in law will select the music.
@@joebalabuszko8863 Looking forward to it!!
Dave, three more videos are available now. One shows in detail how to fold the cups.
@@joebalabuszko8863 That's great, Joe!!!! Thanks!!
Love the old school hand guilds!
I've been at this craft for nearly 40 years myself...altho I don't do a whole lotta leaf work.
I do mostly truck and commercial fishing boat lettering, (almost all hand done) and hot-rod stuff too. (flamejobs, pinstriping, ect)
Wonderfully informative video Joe!! Can't wait to check more of these out!
Three more are available now. Thank you for your compliment.
Lots more to come. Back to real life now.
Hey Joe, GREAT VIDEO. I think we met in Chicago last year. Keep the videos coming please please please
Many more to come, three are available now.
Great Video Joe!
Three more are available now, hope you like them.
Fascinating. Thank you so much for sharing
Lot's more to come, various techniques, all fun.
@@joebalabuszko8863 Can’t wait 😀
Great tips , gonna have to make one of those guilding boards . And I have plenty of old dull pocket knives . Guess I’ll have to polish one up , much more convenient then my 6” guilders knife
Robert, I stuck 2000 grit, wet/dry paper to paint mixing sticks for final polish on my blades. Have done the same with wet/dry paper of almost every gritt to get the polishing job done. The effort is well worth the results.
Thanks, Joe! (Mark from Elgin-----met you at a Brushmasters thing or 2)
Mark, keep watching , three more videos available now.
Excellent. Thank you : )
Great video, thanx!!
Please see the other three videos, let me know if you like them.
@@joebalabuszko8863 I love them man!!! killer thanx
I actually remember some of this stuff. Great job, Dad.
I know it's quite off topic but does anybody know of a good place to watch new series online?
@Andrew Randall lately I have been using flixzone. Just google for it :)
@Darren Alexis yea, I have been watching on Flixzone for years myself =)
@Darren Alexis Thank you, I went there and it seems like they got a lot of movies there =) I appreciate it !!
@Andrew Randall happy to help xD
Excellent! Good, clear photography, and not having everything come out perfectly is a plus not a problem. // Looking forward to more detail on the mahl stick (telescoping, chamois ball) and palette technique. Maybe a mention of preparing the watersize - to boil or not to boil, to strain or no strain? You make everything look like no strain...
Three more videos are available now. Hope you like them.
I believe in doing demos well, and with mistakes. New videos will contain both to show how to fix mistakes on the job. No need to be a beginner and feel flummoxed when things go wrong. I am glad these videos are a help to beginners.
After putting on the gold, what are the next steps and waiting times. eg dry time, burnishing and whatever steps that follow. Keep up the lessons. Thanks
Amazing work! Thanks
What are the wait times between burnish, then second gild and or back up or layout paint?
It is always dependent on conditions. I have been on jobs where a hair dryer was needed. I have also blotted the leaf by putting a sheet of news paper on the gild and gently used the side of my hand to rub from top to bottom , 1 time per sheet to help things along. Have been on jobs where the gold had that bright look to say I am ready for a burnish, then iost a third of the gold because it was raw.
Usually, under normal conditions, as soon as the first burnish pleases you, you can second gild. Thank you for asking this, I will show the procedure on the next video. I will include comments about it. Also show the blotting method.
As soon as you burnish
the second gild you can paint on it with no problems. Thank you for good question. This will help direct the next video. I hope this was a help for you.
I've been looking for videos like this. I've been looking for basic tips but didn't know where to start and someone recommended your video. Thank you SO MUCH for sharing your knowledge.
I was wondering though, does the glass need to be prepared in any way before applying the gold leaf? If so, How would I go about doing that? Thanks again.
Please forgive the delay in a reply. Things are normal for me now. Will be making lots more videos soon.
Lesser people would have edited out the misshaps but we can all see you know what you are doing and gives emphasis that it is a tricky job as you say, even for the best of us.
Many more videos to come with plenty of mistakes. Procedure to fix mistakes will be included.
This lesson was so well done! I have a job gilding a business glass storefront, and the logo has no outline, or drop shadow. Should I lay down the leaf first, as illustrated here? Then paint the reverse logo in black? Let set, then remove excess? Leaving a shiny flat gilded logo on the facade? I am subscribing now! THANKS!!!
always difficult without the outline..but yes you are correct lay the leaf first then back it in the black lettering or logo in reverse
remove gold excess the next day.when the black is fully dry. back all in clear varnish to protect.
@@peterstevens7109 Thank you! We decided to use gold leaf paint instead. But I will be gilding in a upcoming class this year, so this research will pay off later!
Christopher, Sorry for the late reply. Yes gild then paint, or silk screen the image on the gold. Remove excess leaf, then varnish the entire image. overlap the edge of the work about 1/8". I will be making a video showing how to set up a silkscreen to print vertically. I know many people have problems doing this technique. All will be shown in the video. It is a lot easier than it sounds.
I was gifted a box of about 25 jars of gold powders fit gilding. I assume they are applied with a brush. I can't find info for using then
Hope you are being careful with the toxic powders. The way we used them was to put powder in a cup, wet it well with solvent, then add varnish. the exact mix will become evident as you go along. The amount of varnish will set the density of the mix for painting. Too much will be too transparent, too little will not let you stroke it out like paint.
Did you apply the gold leaf while the glue is still wet? I thought that one needs to let it dry and sticky to apply the leaf.
You are mistaking what I am demonstrating with " surface " gilding. The size for second surface, meaning the back side of glass, is gelatine melted in water. The size you are referring to is a solvent based product called gold size. It is basically kind of varnish which dries at a specific rate. Two kinds are made, fast size, and slow size, Four hour, and twelve hour. That is the amount of time to wait till the gold is applied. This is a brief, simplified explanation. For more info. look up Dave Smith in Torquay England, Paul, The Happy Gilder, also in England, and Sean Michael Felix, Illumination Art and Design, he is in Chicago, USA Hope this is a help.
Hello Joe,Did I miss what was in your size? I thought there was only size in a can(one shot,ect.) Can you please explain that to me,what you use,how much and so on?/ Please. Thank you, your videos are so kool!
Sorry Joe,I just watched #2 and got my answers.Sorry I was dumb. Please make a whole bunch of videos,its hard to find great tutors and you are awesome!!
In the size used for gilding second surface [ the back side of the glass ] I used 2
00 size gelatin capsules. Melted into distilled water. I recommend using gelatin diamond shaped leaves, 2 per quart of water as a better alternative to the capsules. I did not have any of the gelatin diamonds at the time of the video.
There are essentially 2 kinds of varnish sizes [ in cans ] slow size and fast size These products have nothing to do with the kind of size I was demonstrating.The varnish sizes are for use in first surface gilding. As you have seen on statues, picture frames domes on buildings, etc. Please review the videos again to see the size making procedure. I will be making more videos soon to review size making using gelatin sheets instead of capsules.The videos will concentrate on procedures for gilding on glass. Subjects covered will include set ups for silk screening vertically on glass. Shading, and convexing letters, paint prep. to do outlines , etc. hope this info. was a help.
@@joebalabuszko8863 Thank you Joe, I have never seen 2nd surface gilding so I am still a bit fuzzy,cant wait for more! Troy
Review the first video for basic procedures. I will do the procedures in more detail, and camera angles to clarify procedures. The initial set of videos will be focused on second surface gilding. After that I will start first surface techniques. The glass procedures ard being done becsusr they are the ones people are most anxious to learn, and cant find help.
Hi Joe. I was trying to find the brushes you use. Couldn't. Would you be able to sell them to me, or direct me where to buy them?
Wherung and Billmeier Glld Leaf in Sheboygan WI
AKA. W&B GOLD LEAF.
They sell every gilding supply you need as far as tools, or equipment required.
They also sell all kinds of gold, and variegated leaf you could ever imagine. I have been dealing with W&B since 1973..
My go too source for all my supplies.
I am not associated with the company in any capasity. Only as a customer.
I have known three generations of the Billmeier family, great people.
I will ask Anne if she would allow any video to be made of the event. It may be a help to anyone interested in gilding.
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roger stones brother?
Well done Papa!
Ganks, very kind. OO XX