Happy Gilder

Happy Gilder

My name's Paul and I'm a Reverse Glass Sign Painter from Norwich England.
I created this channel to share all of my techniques for creating ornamental glass signs and mirrors.
From Victorian techniques like Reverse Painting, Glue Chipping and Gold Leaf, to file prep in Industry standard software packages like Photoshop, Illustrator & Vinylmaster.
This channel is aimed at beginners and I want to show that anyone can create beautiful pieces regardless of perceived artistic talent.

The End Of An Era

The End Of An Era

How to make a retro sign

How to make a retro sign

Design tips and tricks

Design tips and tricks

Glass embossing techniques

Glass embossing techniques

My tribute to The Queen

My tribute to The Queen

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  • @kilosierraalpha
    @kilosierraalpha3 күн бұрын

    Hey Happy Gilder, you haven't released any vids in a while... is everything OK?

  • @marinacarr7010
    @marinacarr70104 күн бұрын

    Great video!! What kind of paint would you recommend to use on glass, before silvering?

  • @happygilder
    @happygilder4 күн бұрын

    @@marinacarr7010 asphaltum is resistant to the chemicals. Enamel won’t hold up though

  • @marinacarr7010
    @marinacarr70104 күн бұрын

    @@happygilderThank you. I looked up asphaltum paint because I didn’t know what it was. I only found a colour of paint named Asphaltum. If enamel was paint isn’t appropriate, can you please recommend the type of paint that would be suitable to paint onto glass before silvering? Thank you.

  • @happygilder
    @happygilder4 күн бұрын

    @@marinacarr7010 asphaltum is also referred to as Brunswick Black. It’s oil based paint.

  • @patriot9560
    @patriot95604 күн бұрын

    Great work! So, by adding the stroke, you’ve made a female to male die?

  • @happygilder
    @happygilder4 күн бұрын

    @@patriot9560 exactly that :)

  • @awaitingthetrumpetcall4529
    @awaitingthetrumpetcall45297 күн бұрын

    What a great video. I happened to be riding on the bus and asked myself "How are mirrors made?" Thanks for sharing your expertise.

  • @quackrejackt
    @quackrejackt7 күн бұрын

    How do I dispose of the etching cream thats on the glass ? Is a hose pipe and a plastic bucket ok ? What will happen if i pour it down the toilet or sink ? or drain outside ?

  • @albertolastreto
    @albertolastreto8 күн бұрын

    hello. Im doing gilding with copper on glass,, to get an antique mirror effect ,,,, any advise about this material _ is it copper acting the same as gold or silver ,,, thanks !

  • @muratbasturk7987
    @muratbasturk79879 күн бұрын

    Can you tell us about antique mirror making methods?

  • @quackrejackt
    @quackrejackt16 күн бұрын

    Thanks for explaining all of this

  • @bstessl
    @bstessl17 күн бұрын

    Do you know if this would wear off after washing it if used on drinking glasses?

  • @happygilder
    @happygilder17 күн бұрын

    @@bstessl yes it would wash off eventually.

  • @bstessl
    @bstessl14 күн бұрын

    @@happygilder that's what I figured, thanks for the response!

  • @mario-gt9gz
    @mario-gt9gz17 күн бұрын

    BEATIFUL!!!

  • @happygilder
    @happygilder17 күн бұрын

    @@mario-gt9gz thanks!!

  • @user-es2qs7ne3f
    @user-es2qs7ne3f18 күн бұрын

    Please make a two way mirror 🙏🙏🙏

  • @sergeychirkin4776
    @sergeychirkin477619 күн бұрын

    никакое другое вещество кроме плавиковой кислоты HF не способно травить стекло. Ионы фтора присутствуют в пузырьке из других соединений в присутствии воды. Это только рекламный ход для начинающих

  • @JeffHorwood
    @JeffHorwood20 күн бұрын

    Can I double ingredients for a piece of glass 900mmx700mm?

  • @DavidSmith-zz2ct
    @DavidSmith-zz2ct21 күн бұрын

    This is such horse shit a guy puts this kinda stuff out there for the world to see and and he had to quit making video cause people would rather watch reaction videos to his videos...yeah that makes sense

  • @rebeccakenny8632
    @rebeccakenny863222 күн бұрын

    Super helpful- THANK YOU!

  • @happygilder
    @happygilder21 күн бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!!

  • @dominiquefrancois3419
    @dominiquefrancois341925 күн бұрын

    Bonjour, j'adore regarder vos vidéo ,très beau travail, cela me donne l envie d apprendre, et d en réaliser aussi

  • @happygilder
    @happygilder21 күн бұрын

    Thank you, I'm really glad you like the videos!!

  • @cr-us9ch
    @cr-us9ch25 күн бұрын

    that was excellent

  • @happygilder
    @happygilder25 күн бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @tracithomasharvard-honey3389
    @tracithomasharvard-honey338928 күн бұрын

    W OOOOOOOOooooooooooOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooOOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooo W .

  • @dominiquefrancois3419
    @dominiquefrancois3419Ай бұрын

    Bonjour, j adore ce que vous faites ! Merci pour vos démonstration.

  • @happygilder
    @happygilder21 күн бұрын

    Thanks for watching!! :)

  • @drfred1203
    @drfred1203Ай бұрын

    Glad to find your techniques and that you're a Packers Fan! 👍👍

  • @esmegemini9257
    @esmegemini9257Ай бұрын

    Nice

  • @happygilder
    @happygilder21 күн бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @esmegemini9257
    @esmegemini9257Ай бұрын

    I've just found you and now realised that you've finished. I am a specialist Decorator and do gilding aswell, but nobody ever shares skills they always gatekeep and the courses cost so much money. Thanks so much for sharing I will be going through them bit by bit. Good luck with your endeavours 😊

  • @happygilder
    @happygilder27 күн бұрын

    Thank you! I’m glad you like the channel :) I’m not ruling out a return, but it won’t be any time soon unfortunately

  • @esmegemini9257
    @esmegemini9257Ай бұрын

    Please don't take your videos down xx

  • @happygilder
    @happygilder27 күн бұрын

    The videos are staying where they are. I’m glad you’re enjoying them!! 😀

  • @esmegemini9257
    @esmegemini9257Ай бұрын

    This is amazing. Made my evening finding you. Starting a new job after being off for a bit and so much to buy... Seeing this has made me feel like I could make a few bits like the pad. Think I'd need to make a guard aswell but honestly food for thought ❤

  • @montneymon-ta-knee6810
    @montneymon-ta-knee6810Ай бұрын

    what percentage of silver nitrate do you use

  • @craft-o-matic399
    @craft-o-matic399Ай бұрын

    I found your channel in my feed because I have been searching for tutorials on ways to apply gilding to a vintage velvet fabric for a Victorian style keepsake box I will be making for a dear friend. Your work is gorgeous! This piece is very beautiful! So glad I found you, and I subscribed immediately! Thank you so much! Truly inspirational! Lisa

  • @happygilder
    @happygilderАй бұрын

    Thank you very much for the kind words, I’m really glad you’re enjoying the videos! I’ve never gilded on fabric before so I don’t have any tips unfortunately, but it sounds like a beautiful project so please share some pics of the finished piece because I’d love to see it :)

  • @mindstealer8685
    @mindstealer8685Ай бұрын

    i didnt know what scrolls were called for weeks and this popped up and YES YES FINALLY. i was self teaching myself how to make them, so i think i already have a strong start ;p

  • @happygilder
    @happygilder21 күн бұрын

    Glad you found it useful!! :)

  • @craft-o-matic399
    @craft-o-matic399Ай бұрын

    Wow! It's stunning! I love it! Thank you so much! Lisa

  • @happygilder
    @happygilderАй бұрын

    Thank you!! 🙏

  • @craft-o-matic399
    @craft-o-matic399Ай бұрын

    @@happygilder I have to hit the sack now. Goodnight! Have a great day! Lisa

  • @leej.s6619
    @leej.s6619Ай бұрын

    Amazing

  • @happygilder
    @happygilderАй бұрын

    Thank you! 🙏

  • @johnbarnette3916
    @johnbarnette3916Ай бұрын

    You will be missed Take care and GOD bless

  • @adenwellsmith6908
    @adenwellsmith6908Ай бұрын

    Sorry about the flood. I've enjoyed watching the videos. Thanks.

  • @davidleslie1963
    @davidleslie1963Ай бұрын

    I understand completely and have learned so much. Good Luck in everything. You deserve the best. Great Teacher!!!

  • @Greymalkin-
    @Greymalkin-Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! I've been saving to buy a kit for ages, and I don't know why I never thought that I could make a gilders cushion myself. I have a tip for raised illumination, which is a piece of thin plastic stapled to a piece of cardboard, and it works brilliantly. Not sure how it would work on a larger scale for a full leaf, but great for smaller pieces.

  • @robertao011
    @robertao011Ай бұрын

    tu treme bastante e as linhas saem lindas

  • @dannydvp303
    @dannydvp3032 ай бұрын

    Incredible

  • @marcosaca5563
    @marcosaca55632 ай бұрын

    @happy gilder excellent video Paul, i was actually preparing to try this method out but with Nazdar 59000 series so that was great insight about the 6100 will give it a go as well. what I am curious about is through this process could you apply hydrofluoric acid to this image you just screened to create an embossed effect version of this piece?

  • @happygilder
    @happygilder2 ай бұрын

    Thank you! If you wanted to acid etch it you'd need to use an acid resistant paint called Asphaltum (Brunswick Black). It would resist the acid and it's removable with white spirit

  • @barry7608
    @barry76082 ай бұрын

    Thanks very talented, my only criticism is better close ups, surely a talented lady could do that? Take care and it looks nice.

  • @barry7608
    @barry76082 ай бұрын

    Fascinating thanks.

  • @danielpelicaric2358
    @danielpelicaric23582 ай бұрын

    I'm sorry, but one unrelated question. Etching with hydrofluoric acid requires mica. Is there anything else that comes into consideration instead of mica and can you explain a little about it. Of course, thanks for a lot of ideas and great work.

  • @charleskaleta223
    @charleskaleta223Ай бұрын

    I have the same question.

  • @deborahharris2962
    @deborahharris29622 ай бұрын

    Wow!! Magic I love it. Good instructions and all the learning done by you. Thank you.

  • @Wyrmwood66
    @Wyrmwood662 ай бұрын

    I have watched your stuff and I think you are a true artist. You do amazing work. I don't think you give yourself enough credit.If I could do a quarter of what you do I would be so happy. Yes this piece is amazing but almost all of your work is amazing.

  • @happygilder
    @happygilder2 ай бұрын

    Thanks very much, I really appreciate the kind words :)

  • @wibbley1
    @wibbley12 ай бұрын

    Hi, you mention 'kit' a number of times. Are the chemicals available as a complete kit, if so where does one purchase it, or if individual chemicals, where did you purchase them? How do you remove the old silvering? And how can you tell if the original coating is silver or aluminium oxide? Thanks in advance.

  • @happygilder
    @happygilder2 ай бұрын

    You can by the kits from Angel Gilding. They also sell the chemicals to remove old silver

  • @GeorgeTennesseeWiseman
    @GeorgeTennesseeWiseman2 ай бұрын

    Indeed beautiful work and most fine craftsmanship you have shown us. Both you and what you create are appreciated. Thanks much!

  • @happygilder
    @happygilder2 ай бұрын

    Thanks very much!!

  • @bertnma
    @bertnma2 ай бұрын

    I use a reptile heat mat for my chipping.

  • @miogi0072
    @miogi00722 ай бұрын

    Just found your channel!!! Hit the jackpot! So refreshing to watch a Master at play ❤

  • @happygilder
    @happygilder2 ай бұрын

    Thanks very much, I’m glad you’re enjoying the vids!!

  • @jaspjaspjasp
    @jaspjaspjasp2 ай бұрын

    damn sorry to see you go my brother! Hope you’re doing well and thanks for everything

  • @happygilder
    @happygilder2 ай бұрын

    Cheers mate!! 🍻

  • @Scottrod4u
    @Scottrod4u2 ай бұрын

    Can glue chipping be achieved using a diode laser ?

  • @Kevin-tc3ob
    @Kevin-tc3ob3 ай бұрын

    Hello I have watched your video on this but I only have gimp, affinity photo and affinity designer. Would you be able to do a tutorial for any of those?

  • @happygilder
    @happygilder3 ай бұрын

    Sorry I’ve retired from KZread now. If you use Photopea (free online Photoshop copy) you’ll be able to follow the tutorial

  • @Kevin-tc3ob
    @Kevin-tc3ob2 ай бұрын

    @@happygilder oh I’m sorry to hear you have retired from YT, but thank you for your reply and suggesting Photopea. Best of luck for your future.

  • @jonataleite
    @jonataleite3 ай бұрын

    Maravilhoso trabalho!

  • @albertshilton5336
    @albertshilton53363 ай бұрын

    Terrific video. You are a great instructor. Question. Can I glue chip tempered glass and the silver it?

  • @happygilder
    @happygilder3 ай бұрын

    Thank you! No you can't chip tempered glass because the glass is stronger than the glue