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How to Apply Gold Leaf - full instructions, professional results

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How to Apply Gold Leaf - full instructions, professional results

828,526 views November 9, 2015 49:15

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Read important updates to this video: nancyreyner.com/prepare-gold-leaf-oil-painting/
Acrylic expert and professional painter, Nancy Reyner demonstrates all the tips and tricks to achieve a leafed surface. Especially helpful for painters who want to use gold leaf as a background, and includes information on real gold leaf, imitation leaf, application techniques, and sealing. View more of Nancy's free videos, and find info on her classes, use the links in this video or go to nancyreyner.com/classes/

Here are some suggestions for purchasing supplies online:

Imitation Gold Leaf:
dickblick.com/products/mona-lisa-imitation-gold…

amazon.com/Bememo-Imitation-Gilding-Crafting-De…

Leaf Adhesive:
amazon.com/DUX-Water-Based-Size-236/dp/B00DOZWJ…

Sealer to go over the leaf:
amazon.com/Golden-Archival-Varnish-Gloss-Spray/…

amazon.com/Speedball-11208-5-Ounce-Spray-Sealer…

amazon.com/Speedball-10218-Water-Based-Leafing-…

A Kit with all three of the above:
amazon.com/Speedball-Mona-Lisa-Gold-Leaf/dp/B00…

0:00 Introduction to gold leaf
2:00 What is gold leaf
3:21 Real vs. composite leaf
8:56 Supply list
14:31 Preparing the surface
22:30 Applying the adhesive
28:17 Applying and burnishing
37:26 Cleaning excess leaf
41:08 Sealing the surface

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Nancy Reyner published this 49:15 video tutorial on November 9, 2015. It has been watched 828,526 times on YouTube.

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