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Painting On Gold

12/13/2012

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I have just finished my first attempt at painting on a new substrate for me, 22 karat gold leaf. I start with a birch panel, apply four coats of traditional gesso, sanding to a smooth surface. I then applied sheets of gold leaf VERY carefully with a special adhesive. It is imperative to not handle the gold and so after the adhesive is set I protect the gold with shellac. Shellac is a resin secreted by the female lac bug who reside in India and Thailand. It is getting a bit difficult to locate but still available.  Once that is dry I could begin painting on this unfamiliar, smooth surface.
If you are wondering why I am choosing such a costly substrate I do have a very good reason which goes to my world view and I am happy to share but only to those  interested. The effect is much more beautiful in real life but I wanted to share this with you today.
I hope to push my technique for some time.
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                         Early Memory  16X16" Oil on Gold Leaf
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Bethany link
1/17/2013 02:37:52 am

Gorgeous winter scenes!
I am curious about your choice for painting on the gold leaf. Also, I am understanding that the Shellac that you are using here is not the same type that you get at Rona for the deck?
Happy Painting :D
-Bethany

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