Sacred Relic Restoration with Gold and Silver Leaf
In this restoration video, I restored a spiritual relic handcrafted by a master in the early 1900s.
More about this spiritual relic:
The information about the year this piece was made needs to be more accurate. Still, the seller I bought this relic from, who has been in the antiquities business for many years, suggested that this would be the period it was made, the late 1800s or early 1900s. So as not to mislead anyone, I decided to do some research. It was easiest for me to find information about the material from which the statue was made. This information was linked to what the seller told me. The statue is made of bisque porcelain. This type of material was introduced in Europe in the 18th century. It was confined mainly to figures, most of which were made at the French factories of Vincennes and Sèvres. Unglazed porcelain must be perfect, for the flaws cannot be concealed with glaze or enamel. It is unknown where this beautiful antique object was made, but I can tell you that I bought it from a website in Poland, similar to eBay. It was probably made there because Poland is mostly a deeply Christian country. If you have more information about these kinds of antiques, I would appreciate it if you would share it in the comments section.
More about restoration:
This fantastic antique object was extraordinarily decayed and challenging to restore as the wood had holes from insects and cracks almost everywhere. All the gold leaf and silver disappeared due to the time and cold conditions in which it was kept. During disassembly, I noticed a massive crack in the top part caused by one of the nails. This put me in the position of having to make a drastic decision that piece of the wood had to be replaced entirely; otherwise, I would risk cracking again when assembling. The restoration process went well, but it took me a long time because such an antique needs to be treated with care and love. The most challenging part was applying the gold leaf and silver to the surface; this process took me many days, but I did pretty well. As you can see in this video, I used several types of glue. After application, you must wait at least 15 minutes until the touch leaves no fingerprints; only then can gold leaf be applied. After using, the foil must be secured with a transparent varnish that dries more than 24 hours after using the foil. Gliding with gold is more challenging than it looks, this process needs a lot of patience, but if everything is done correctly, things should go well. If you have questions about this process or anything else, you can write to me in the comments section; I usually reply quickly and to everyone. I love this item, and when I first saw it, I knew it would make a great restoration video and that it deserved to be restored and preserved. I'm pleased with how it turned out. If you enjoyed the video and my work, subscribe, so you don't miss my new restoration projects. Cheers!
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00:00 Introduction
00:47 Disassembling
06:27 Cleaning the wooden parts
07:26 Sandblasting the wooden parts
08:59 Manual sanding
09:50 Treating the wood
10:19 Applying wood putty
10:56 Making a fresh one!
11:31 Staining the wood
12:04 Applying gold and silver leaf on the base
16:14 Restoring the porcelain Lamb figurine
18:16 Reviving the lead ornaments
19:53 Assembling
20:22 Applying gold and silver leaf on the wooden parts
22:02 Polymer Clay insertion
22:57 washing the biscuit porcelain figurine
23:52 Assembling all the parts
#restoration #restorationvideos #antique
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*Hi folks! Here is my new restoration video project! If you are curious about some materials or have questions, let me know. I will always reply to you all! Cheers!!* PS: If you enjoyed this video, please don't forget to press the like button! 🙏 Thank you! 🙂
@christinecreasey2342
Жыл бұрын
Where did you f I nd the beautiful Cross?
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
@Christine Creasey I bought it from a local website similar to eBay.
@stormdancer0
Жыл бұрын
I use that same putty to re-sculpt compo dolls. It's very hard, and takes paint very well.
Thank you for using your time and God given talent. You are a true old school craftsman. Beautiful doesn't even cover it. I half expected a treasure map or a relic to pop out when you were disassembling the base. 😁👍🤓. As an American of Polish/German descent thank you for the respect you put into this restoration. The fact the Crucifix survived 2 world wars and communism amazes me.
My Catholic Grandma would be proud. Thank you!!
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! 🙂
I would have felt odd taking apart and trying to restore a crucifix . . . but you brought it all the way back
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
That's why I can say that it was one of my, not hardest but most intense restoration projects that I ever did.
@animeloveer97
Жыл бұрын
I mean someone had to put it together too 😂 (originally I mean) so I don't see how that's weird. To alot of people it would probably be considered very good to restore a religious symbol 😊
This is beautiful! I love how much care and reverence you had repairing this.
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Kate! 🙂 I did my best to save it from decay!
Great work. I know, for painting icones myself, how difficult ít is for fixing gold- and silverleaves. Beautifully done. Thanks for sharing.
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. That's true, it isn't easy, especially if the surface isn't flat. Thank you so much for watching, and I would love to see your icons; I have a Facebook page and Instagram; you can send me some photos if you want. Cheers!
Very well restored mate. I understand restoration of religious artefacts is an area where it is easy to offend some viewers, however I believe you put an extremely high level of work and respect into this restoration. The gold and silver leaf is beautiful but extremely difficult to achieve, especially if it is not done regularly, but your work came through again. Well done buddy.
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! That's why this video will never get a lot of views; the algorithm works in such a way that it will never push sensitive content too much; however, as you observed, this video isn't to offend someone; it is just about restoring another beautiful item that could disappear soon, because 99.9% of people, even religious, will not keep it in this shape displayed in their homes. I think that I did well saving this piece and sharing it with others; maybe someone will find the techniques helpful and save another one instead of throwing it or keeping it in a basement. About the gilding, yes, you are right, it wasn't easy, probably the most time-consuming project I have ever done at this scale.
@gilbert-noelsfeir4842
Жыл бұрын
I am a Christian and I don't understand how restoring a Crucifix to save and preserve it would offend anyone, be it the most fervent believer! Greetings from snowy Kesserwan in Mount-Lebanon.
@daskriegsman7013
Жыл бұрын
@@gilbert-noelsfeir4842 Because the wicked flee from his holy light
@nistaffsubs6787
Жыл бұрын
Only those Who can be offended are socialist atheist groups... 🤷🏻♂️
@nistaffsubs6787
Жыл бұрын
If thats a buda or a demon you never Will see Any reaction ... People are hipócritical as shit..
I have to admit what surprised me the most was the appearance of the insects tracks in the wood hidden under the paint and layers. Did not expect that. But you handled the wood very nicely to fix it all up.
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed the result. Thank you 🙂
Nice done. Great job 👏 👍 I think that without helper (cat) the work won't be done😂
Super renowacja krucyfiksu 👍👍👍🖐️🖐️🖐️🤩🤩🤩🙏🙏🙏
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
Dziękuję!
To do what needs to be done and do it to perfection, and the upmost care is commendable. Beautiful work.
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Jennifer. 🙂
It's not just restoration, it's art! Good job 👏
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed the video! 🙂
...LOOKIN' GOOD, KEEP WELL IN '23...
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 🙂
a lovely job.
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Nora! 🙂
WOW ! God bless you my friend
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
I'm happy that I could make you say wow! God bless you too!
Nice. Would be good to see it with the rest of the set though too. You just need the M, C and the A now!
That is absolutely beautiful.
@rustyshadesrestoration
8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Браво Маэстро!!!
U certainly knock urself out on this restoration.😄😇☝️👍
Es un buen trabajo! Boretodo porque le has puesto una herramienta fundamental cuando se trata de restaurar un Crucifijo Católico y esa herramienta fundamental se llama: Respeto. Esto marca la diferencia para el que mira el proceso de restauración porque conlleva una carga emotiva por tratarse de algo especial para el Creyente. Que Dios bendiga tu trabajo. Gracias.
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
Gracias! 🙂
You have a very special skill set. God bless you.
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙂 God bless you too!
Gorgeous restoration!
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙂
Tolle Arbeit !!! Wunderschön
@rustyshadesrestoration
15 күн бұрын
Danke!
Ficou magnífico, parabéns
Stunning, and thank you for doing this. ❤
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Matthew! 🙂
Stunning. 👍
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed the video Kayla!
You have such an amazing talent. What a beautiful restoration. Thank you for sharing Sir.
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! 🙂
Parabéns pelo capricho e cuidado ,ficou muito bom 👏👏👏
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
Obrigado!
Que belleza como recuperas todo gracias por la humanidad y su historia a través de los objetos utilizados ...gracias...gracias...gracias
What a wonderful video, you are amazing.
@rustyshadesrestoration
4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
Beautiful! God bless you.
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! God bless you too!
Superb restoration
A holy endeavor worth heavenly praise.. God bless you sir !
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 🙂
Hi! I hope your holidays were joyful, and your new year has started well. I saw this today, and as I watched you hold it in your hands, turning it around and assessing what you were going to have to, I started feeling the tears starting. I just can't understand how anyone can throw something like this away. Again and again. I am also a Christian and have a deep love for my Saviour, and watching you strip away the abuse, I began to feel enlightened, for I could feel the reverence, care and love you felt in your heart as you repaired it. I think, by what you said about what it meant you could not go without it, that it'll be put somewhere that is warm and loved, as you wanted. Thank you, thank you, thank you for putting your heart and soul into this beauty and sharing it with us. I really *love* it. I also want to take a moment to thank your readers and and the people that follow you and are so kind with their replies. Take care and stay well, everybody. Blessings... K~~~ ❤
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
Hi Kyletta! Thank you so much for your beautiful words. I'm delighted that you enjoyed this video too. My holidays were good and peaceful, and I've decided to share these feelings at the beginning of the new year with everyone! I hope you had the same, and I wish you a Happy New Year! 😊
@kylettamiller6769
Жыл бұрын
@@rustyshadesrestoration Thank you so much.
Una belleza, te felicito!!!!!!
@rustyshadesrestoration
7 ай бұрын
🙂
beautifully done, THANK YOU.
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Cecil! 🙂 I'm glad you enjoyed this video!
God bless you and your very skilled hands! This turned out beautifully. ❤️
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙂 God bless you too!
Lindo trabalho, que Deus abençoe sempre você 🙏
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
Gracias!
Superbly done with the heart of an artist and soul of a believer.
@rustyshadesrestoration
10 ай бұрын
Thank you! 🙂
Brilliant transformation and really enjoyed watching this xxx
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
I'm happy that you enjoyed the video! Thank you! 🙂
I absolutely love ❤️ love love this restoration. Well done gentlemen
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! 🙂
Brilliant restoration, so nice to see the result 🥰
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you like it! 🙂 Thank you!
I have such a gorgeous and awesome crucifix in perfect shape inherited from an old friend of mine and I love it so very much because it is so wonderful and stunning to see! Thank you for letting us participate in this work on this one here and have a wonderful and peaceful day and lovely greetings from Sarah!
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Sarah! Have a lovely day too!
Beautiful !!
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Sheila! 🙂
Amazing and a wonderful result.
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Tony! I'm glad you enjoyed the video! 🙂
Beautiful. What a great dedication to our Savior. Fantastic job.🙏👍
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Great job!! Really interesting how much work all the individual pieces are
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Yes, it took a few days to make them look like that.
Love it! ✝️
És um grande artista parabéns pelo seu trabalho
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
Gracias! 🙂
Bless you my friend
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
God bless you too!
Красивая реставрация, здорово! 👍😊
Love it. Nice to see JC still has some fans. God bless my friend
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm glad you like it! 🙂
I agree with cat-spector...the restoration was something special That was a meow of approval😂
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
Hahah! 🤣
Great job!!!
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙂
Спасибо, шикарная реставрация, здорово. Лайк однозначно.
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
impressive restoration. God Bless your hands and heart
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Armando! God bless you too!
BEAUTIFUL
@rustyshadesrestoration
8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Beautifully done, sir!
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 🙂
Lovely, you are a skilled and talented man to take on restoring your projects, I just found your channel and I am binge watching as I love to tinker myself.
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Angie! I'm glad you enjoyed the videos. 🙂
The beauty is stunning. 💕❤️💕
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you like it! 🙂
Looks incredible
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 🙂
As a practicing Catholic I appreciate the care you showed restoring this beautiful crucifix. There were several places I didn’t believe it could look good, but you showed how detail oriented you are. Blessings on you and your work.
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Katie! I'm happy to know that you enjoyed the restoration process. 🙂
Nice restoration thanks for sharing with us
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Frans! 🙂
Respect for age and patina is what is needed in conservation or restoration
Well done!!!
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Flavia! 🙂
Very much appreciated.
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙂
Maravilhoso trabalho!!!❤❤
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
Gracias!
Viva a Cristo o rei!!!✊✝️
Good job you're very talented person
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Rosie!
Amazing Restoration 👍🏾👍🏻
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Raziel! 🙂
God bless you, brother
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
God bless you too! 🙏
Much respect for this work of art 🙏💪💪🫀
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Michael! I'm happy to know that you enjoyed the video.
Magnifique ça fait plaisir de vous voir le restaurer avec délicatesse
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
Merci
Fantastic job!
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you! 🙂
I was holding my breath every time you removed a piece.
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
I had emotions too.
Absolutely beautiful! Blessings to you! Fr. Kevin Tuitu'u -- Australia.
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Kevin! 🙂
I liked your restoration, I would have painted the lamb in gold as it's meant to represent God. I think I saw gold guilding on it when you cleaned it. Very fiddly guilding job well done.
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Sheila! 🙂
Hi you have made a beautiful job of the cross well done
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
Hi Pat! I'm glad you enjoyed the restoration process. 🙂
Excelente! Está precioso el cristo..
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
Gracias!
Перед золочением (хоть это и поталь, а не золото) нужно несколько раз дерево лаком вскрыть, сделать его гладким, а потом уже наносить (жидко) лак для золота. У нас его называют "молочко". А серебро, если то серебро, со временем чернеет. Если его, конечно, ничем не вскрыть. В общем за труды 👍. Но есть ещё чему учиться
Damage yes BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN 🙏💙🙏
Really impressive work 👍🏼
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙂
Fun-tastic! A hundred people would have given a $100 with the original distressed finish , slight sanding add satin clear coat . At least do resest carving on lamb not raised ( corner) . I will however take 10% of your patience and work ethic to improve my overall projects / and interaction with my daily experiences (path) God speed 🙏
Ficou muito lindo
sehr gut gemacht BRAVO
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 🙂
Beautiful 😍😍😍😍
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙂
I have watched several of your relaxing and artistic videos. I always wonder what you do with all the finished projects? Do you have a store? Link??
SUPER VERY BEAUTIFUL WORK GOD BLESS YOU
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 🙂
Bro that is amazing!!! Looks great!!!
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Jake! 🙂
God bless you 🙏
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
God bless you too!
Anyone else who watched Baumgartner Restorations started yelling in their mind to put gesso on the wood before gilding?
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, I didn't see that video, so I didn't know about gesso. This was the first time when I had to use gold leaf in a project, so please don't be too harsh. 🙂
@drasiella
Жыл бұрын
@@rustyshadesrestoration Im just joking, we are a niche fandom who know his work very well. I do hope that your gilding lasts a long time. I love your work a lot ❤
Excellent.
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙂
Very nice, well done.😊
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
masterpiece work, very difficult and requiring really specific patience, Dominus tecum
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your appreciation. All you mentioned is true. I invested a lot of care and love in this beautiful antique crucifix, and I'm happy to know that someone can see this.
Any one else see the irony of the whole thing is put together with nails?
19:26 для пайки таких вещей используйте паяльник с плоским жалом и хорошую кислоту, например, ортофосфорную.
Absolutely beautiful job. I had my doubts when you were taking it apart. I was afraid it had deteriorated too far and it would be impossible to fix back like it was. But I have to say I'm sorry for doubting you! I've watched your restorations before and always forgot to subscribe. But not this time. Again...beautifully awesome job.
Even in bad shape it was still beautiful!! Would love to own this even before you restored it!! Beautiful restoration and you did a wonderful job restoring it as well!!!! Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! This means that you very much like old stuff that is decaying. My wife didn't even want to let me inside the house with it in that shape, but after I restored she accepted it in our place 😅 Watch @BrosOfDecay on KZread; I bet you will love that channel.
@oneshotme
Жыл бұрын
@@rustyshadesrestoration You're welcome!! I'll have to go check it out and no my wife might not have let me take it inside the house but she might have for that though LOL Keep up the great work
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
😅 Thank you! Let me know if you like my recommendation! Cheers!
@DaleDix
Жыл бұрын
The artist didn't make it to be old and ugly. He meant it to look beautiful like it does now.
Something about unnailing Jesus from the cross and then nailing him back in felt kinda messed up 😂 Amazing restoration my friend.
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
It was hard for me too, but someone has to do it too. To make and restore such an items.
"Jesus the Nazarene, King of the Jews" meaning of the letters I N R I
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
That's right! 👍
@williamstyers4264
Жыл бұрын
Yes, people forget that there was no letter J in the Roman alphabet. Wonderful restoration.
@rustyshadesrestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you William! 🙂
@raihanfarrelofficial
Жыл бұрын
IESUS NAZARETUS REX IUDAELORUM