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by Joseph Tomer
Tue Aug 11, 2015 1:36 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Gold leaf on copper
Replies: 6
Views: 5846

Re: Gold leaf on copper

And what about gelatine size? Does anybody know if it works on metal?
by Joseph Tomer
Sun Aug 09, 2015 4:18 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Gold leaf on copper
Replies: 6
Views: 5846

Re: Gold leaf on copper

Hi Dan, Nobody calls me Joseph... :) I realize I shouldn’t have put my full name, it only confuses people. Thanks for your advice. It actually helps, as I’ve been considering priming the sculpture with yellow acrylic enamel or Rolco yellow burnish sealer. I’m not too sure about shellac, as I’ve alre...
by Joseph Tomer
Sat Aug 08, 2015 5:49 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Gold leaf on copper
Replies: 6
Views: 5846

Gold leaf on copper

Hi all, As my message count shows, I am the newest kid on the block! :) I am not a signwriter or anything, just interested in fine arts and gilding. I am not a native english speaker, so I hope you guys will forgive me if I ever sound rude or undereducated. I have been reading this forum for quite s...