Some time ago i did my first gilding for a pub/cafè, former employers giving me a chance to get out there on the market.
Below is the result, i was hoping i could get some feedback on it? Pictures might not be the best, i've got a good camera now and i'll be posting better shots asap.
One shot for the outlines and decoration (partially freehanded), varnish size, 2 layers of 23k transfer gold and one shot as backing.
I chose one shot for backing because it's whats available with around here and i've had good results with it in my trials, i'm looking into the option to order a few cans of the gilders backing enamel, hoping it's not too tricky and expensive to order it from overseas.
Same goes reason goes for the choice of transfer gold, it was what the store had in stock and the next order was going to be a long time. Took a chance, it acted nicely in the trials so i decided to put my faith in the god of gold not finding me a cheap cheater.
I got a nice and brilliant satin finish and only messed up one spot, was able to fix it, looks good enough but a trained eye is probably going to see it.
Thoughts?
Left window
Right window
[edited to add]
Forgot to mention that i sealed it up with spar varnish as mentioned in Kent Smiths book.
Denver Chapter of the Letterheads