Thank you for sharing this has become my new interest as I've been Accenting in Gold paint for years. I've looked everywhere for explanation and have found little, I'm so excited to go on this journey with you ❤
@praveen_javaliКүн бұрын
Very Nice one!, all vedeos are informative and educative, thank you so much for your time and effort take to create it.
@karinvankempen68923 күн бұрын
Hi Nancy, I hope I can still respond to this older video. I did as mentioned in other videos (although I don’t know which video you were referring to, I got the information on google and a Liquitex video), I bought airbrush medium to add to my acrylics. The description of the airbrush medium says ‘do not mix with water’ so I use it (as) pure (as possible) with acrylics. But maybe you know, can you actually also mix it with water if not used for an airbrush but just painting with it with acrylic paint? As you mentioned they talk in that specific video about ‘…if more then 40% water, then add airbrush medium’, so that is okay to mix? Because I spray water on my palette and sometimes also on the painting to keep the paint moist and then I always doubt whether it’s okay or not that then there is some water mixed with the airbrush medium. And…it is okay to use airbrush medium with acrylics isn’t it? If not looking for that watery effect you were demonstrating, but just to make the paint more smooth or for glazing. Because I do feel that it is for some purposes easier to paint with, or nicer effect then when thinned with only water. I also tried gloss medium for glazing for example but to me that brings a more ‘glue-ish’ look to the work then with airbrush medium. And I don’t have a very high quality paint, not bad either, a medium quality I think, therefore I feel it’s maybe necessary to add al little bit of medium and then airbrush medium is okay for that isn’t it? Thanks for the video, it’s always nice and soothing to hear someone bringing the hype of warnings back to normal 🙂👍🏼.
@nancyreyner3 күн бұрын
Hi Karin, Yes you can add water to airbrush medium. The reason the label says to not mix with water is because it will dilute the medium, which is made specifically to go through an airbrush. By diluting it, the retarder which slows down the drying and keeps the paint from clogging the airbrush, may not work as well. Since you are using it in the paint, without using it in an airbrush, it will be fine. It is a water soluble medium and is fine with some water added to thin it. It is also fine to use the Airbrush Medium with other acrylic paints and mediums. That is one advantage with acrylic, that almost all products can be combined with each other. There are some exceptions like the varnish. Your thinking sounds very sound. The mediums do add more stability to a lesser quality acrylic paint. The important thing to remember is that water is fine in small amounts, and medium amounts when needed. When you use large amounts it changes it's nature - still usable and great to work with - but different so that it would require different handling - for instance using it like you would watercolor. Hope this helps!
@karinvankempen68923 күн бұрын
@@nancyreyner thank you so much for your response Nancy! For sure it’s helpful! That is really good to know, that airbrush medium is fine, the way I use it for painting. I’m not exactly sure about the quality of the paint, but I think the Golden paints are probably better quality. I use Winsor & Newton, Galeria series, so that’s not the most professional, so I guess adding some medium is best to do when painting with thinned paint. And also a Dutch brand, but I don’t know if that is known international. The last part of your answer about ‘large amounts changing it’s nature and require different handling’, was that about large amounts of water or large amounts of medium? I think water, right? Then I add mostly airbrush medium (for glazing for example). But after your explanation I know now that I can also add part medium and part water. And you wrote that combining all kinds of paints/mediums is possible with acrylics except varnish. I think as long as I use an acrylic varnish it’s okay….or is that nit the case? I have different brands in the paints and mediums I use. Should I choose a certain brand of varnish then?
@nancyreyner3 күн бұрын
@@karinvankempen6892 yes I meant large amounts of water like 70% or more, when you add that to acrylic paint then you need to treat it like watercolor, like I mentioned in the video. There are some things you would not want to add large amounts of water to. I mentioned varnish because that is used at the end to protect the painting, and you only want enough water to thin it as per the instructions. If too much water is added it will puddle up and will not create a nice varnish sheen. It will also reduce the amount of protection you’re getting from the product. There are other products that have special qualities, like the light molding paste. This product if you added a lot of water you probably wouldn’t have a paste anymore. So I just wanted to mention that there are a few exceptions. But it sounds like your process is perfectly fine.
@karinvankempen68923 күн бұрын
@@nancyreyner thank you Nancy! Good to know that my process is okay! I work mostly on sealed wood, so it’s not an absorbent surface anymore like you mentioned in the video (about treating it as watercolor). I used to paint with very watery acrylics on wood years ago and never prepared/sized/primed it back then (you tube didn’t exist yet I think 🙂), never had any problems with the paint, no fading overtime or anything like that either. After watching lots of you tube videos I didn’t dare ro work that way anymore and started sealing the wood etc and got insecure about using acrylics with lots of water etc. Sometimes I think of just going back to the old approach of no worries about anything and being able to sand if make a mistake without worrying about the gac100 and gesso underneath etc….and everything was fine back then. But okay I understand what you’re saying and I think I then will continue the way I paint with the (airbrush and sometimes also gloss medium) now. But thin varnish with water? I never heard of that. Do people do that? I would use that without adding anything. I didn’t even know that was an option. For the first layer of varnish…or? Although I think I also heard somewhere that with an acrylic paint you best just add only 1 layer of varnish (although there’s also multiple approaches with varnish on You Tube of course).
@nancyreyner3 күн бұрын
@@karinvankempen6892 I have a wonderful suggestion now that you mentioned your previous process. You can apply an absorbent ground to the wood first. Then let it dry for a day. Now you can apply paint diluted with water (and/or use the thin medium you're using) and you will get more washy effects. My favorite absorbent ground is Golden's Light Molding Paste (not the same as their other product called just Molding Paste). I also like a product they make called Absorbent Ground. Regarding adding water to the varnish, there are different varnishes. I was referring to water-based varnishes. Golden's Waterborne Varnish comes condensed and you are instructed on the label to dilute it with water. My point was to follow the instructions for certain products like that one, and not overwater them. One coat of varnish is usually enough. Again, there are many varieties of varnish. I am referring to archival varnishes that have UV protection and are removable for cleaning purposes. This is what I use on all my paintings so that they last longer. By the way, I do have a master course on acrylic that you may enjoy. It has a video on just about all aspects of acrylic painting, including an entire video dedicated to varnishing, and another video dedicated to using acrylic like watercolor, along with adding absorbent grounds to your surface. You can learn more about it here: nancyreyner.com/master-course-package/
@aideshellstrom91555 күн бұрын
What type of fixative or varnish do you use? It's a question, thank you for your video and your answer.
@nancyreyner5 күн бұрын
I don't use any product over the oil pastel. I let them air dry for several days or longer if I can. Then I store them between freezer paper or release paper. Eventually I frame them with mats and glass for protection. Spray fixatives and varnish, in my opinion, don't look good over oil pastels.
@amajjikakumara694211 күн бұрын
It’s a complex area that is really interesting to consider and delve into! I can now go back and evaluate my drivers for creating such different and diverse pieces and confidently accept the tensions that exist within me which inspired certain pieces. I think there is a valid and important place for provocative art. The artist just has to accept that it won’t be everyone’s cup of tea nor would they want to hang it in their lounge room! Everyone’s comfort level is different. I purchased two provocative ceramic art pieces that recorded a sad time in my countries politics. The “nice pieces” in the same exhibition, traditional vessels were absolutely stunning… but this artist was clearly affected by what had transpired and made this “other” work that called out some terrible handling and behaviour by politicians at the time. I bought a number of these pieces because I didn’t want to forget that time. My partner said well you’re not hanging them in the house! 😂😂 I do have them hanging … but in a section of my studio that is becoming almost like a little shrine. And I love it! I want the reminder, I want the record, I want the healing for all affected by the underlying issues presented by the work. The artist just may never become famous for those pieces… but I don’t think that was the point. Thanks for a great discussion and illumination Nancy!
@nancyreyner11 күн бұрын
And thank you for your personal comment I appreciate it!
@amajjikakumara694211 күн бұрын
This was a really helpful and informative video. I watched your other videos and they are ALL helpful and informative. Thanks for taking the time to break down these important concepts! I wondered why some of my work went off the rails a bit. Looking forward to putting my art materials budget towards your courses!
@nancyreyner11 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@zargarzahoor14 күн бұрын
Beautifully explained thank you.
@nancyreyner13 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@AstoriaWorkshop14 күн бұрын
Is there any chance you’re available for questions? I’m working on a super important piece to me and trying to layer in genuine gold leaf. I’m having a lot of issues with wrinkling, cutting pieces to size and my leaf just seems to permanently stick to the wax paper rather than the paper acting as a transfer tool of sorts. When I put my leaf sheats on the wax paper and thoroughly rub them into the sized areas I’ve got prepped, the leaf more often stays sticking to the wax paper than to the piece and I can’t get it off of the wax paper from there even if I try with tweezers. Panicking a bit as I’ve got genuine 24k gold leaf sheets here and only so many to work with, and terrified of having to invest in more 😔
@nancyreyner13 күн бұрын
Can you try a different brand of wax paper? Make sure it’s wax paper and not freezer paper or parchment paper. Real goldleaf is very delicate. That is one reason why I like to use the imitation gold leaf. The copper in that leaf makes it stronger than real gold. One other thought is once you get the leaf on the wax paper and transfer it to your adhesived surface don’t press it in, just gently swipe it to make sure it’s on. Go back later in about 15 or 20 minutes and then burnish. Also make sure when you lay the wax paper over the leaf to get the leaf on it while applying it, don’t use too much pressure. A moderate amount of pressure will provide enough static for the leaf to stick naturally without pressing.
@milabauer764114 күн бұрын
Please, send me a link to your book. Thank you
@nancyreyner14 күн бұрын
Thanks for asking! I wrote 4 books. Here’s a link for purchasing them on Amazon for the best price. nancyreyner.com/books-2/
@milabauer764114 күн бұрын
Amusing tutorial, fantastic teacher, I wish i am closer to your city to take classes. Can't explain my satisfaction with your honesty and professionalism. Thank you
@nancyreyner14 күн бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@Elainechris122 күн бұрын
Truly awesome video Nancy - one of THE BEST tutorials I've ever watched!!! Thank you, thank you!! (Hope you read all your fabulous reviews!!!) PS. I'm adding on to this - laughing - since I just took a break and did my dishes and in the sink was an empty container of Talenti (actually gelato) which is all I eat when it comes to ice cream and just finished one off tonight!! I had collected so many containers for storage but never thought to use them for my brushes!!! Have a new clean one now ready to go!!! Thanks again!!! 🥰
@nancyreyner21 күн бұрын
Glad you like my video and thanks for adding your comment. Yes I read them 😁After the video I found out that the Talenti containers aren't as air tight as I thought. I use them as is for mixing paints I will use within a month. For long term storage of paints in those containers I srap the edge of the lid after it's screwed on with that black electrical tape.
@auntkarenproductions463225 күн бұрын
I just discovered you.... love it so much thank you!!!!
@SweetSoCalLife28 күн бұрын
What an informative tutorial! I feel like I took a whole class without all the hassle. Very nice teaching aesthetic. TYSM!
@lailakokabiАй бұрын
Thank you so much!
@Collaborations1Ай бұрын
Acrylic or oil? Do you have a class?
@nancyreynerАй бұрын
I work in acrylic. Here is a link to my online courses, nancyreyner.com/master-course-package/ and I also arrange private classes at my studio in Santa Fe. Thanks for asking!
@tedtalksrockАй бұрын
Your student is mistaken, Phillip Seymour Hoffman didn’t commit suicide but died of an accidental drug overdose after several months of being clean. Hoffman's death was officially ruled an accident caused by "acute mixed drug intoxication, including heroin, cocaine, benzodiazepines, and amphetamine".[151] Michael Schwirtz of The New York Times said, "whether Hoffman had taken all of the substances on the same day, or whether any of the substances had remained in his system from earlier use, was not reported."[152] If I heard that story from the student I would think he was “spinning” a story to match the distorted picture… because he didn’t want to correct it. 😂
@tedtalksrockАй бұрын
Especially since his other work shows the same distortion (in the tiger) I think he needs to work on his technique instead of just making up a story to match the flaws that are demonstrated by lack of mastery.
@nancyreynerАй бұрын
Thank you for adding your corrections! I appreciate it.
@cerumaraАй бұрын
I really loved this. I've been in a bit of a rut and I'm often telling stories but I now have a new way to think about those stories.
@hArtyTruffleАй бұрын
Really interesting what your friend came up with… considering form and space. Thankyou ✨
@IridescentJenАй бұрын
Sitting here with my morning coffee wondering if I shall art today... and this little talk got things flowing. And to look over previous pieces with a new eye.
@tanjabrowne4488Ай бұрын
One of the best instructional videos ever! Not a single word was superfluous; I truly enjoyed following your process! Question: do you have experience "sealing" the foil with a basic epoxy resin? I am foiling ceramic tiles I made and want to seal them as durably as possible because I will be grouting over them. I realize I'm in an experiment, but I'm ready for any kind of happy mistakes; I just wonder if resin reacts to the silver foil in any way? Thank you in advance!
@nancyreynerАй бұрын
Sounds like an interesting experiment. If the epoxy resin is oil or solvent-based, it shouldn't tarnish or negatively affect the silver foil. Since the epoxy resin goes on fairly thickly, you might want to brush apply it thinly over the leaf first, let it dry, then pour a second layer thickly. For your purposes over the tiles, I wonder if Polyurethan would be better than the epoxy. I don't have any experience with epoxy or polyurethane over silver leaf - so this is just me throwing out ideas to add to your experiment. It would be great if you post back here with your results. Good luck with it!
@tanjabrowne4488Ай бұрын
@@nancyreyner You're totally right about polyurethane being the next (or better?) option. Should that also be oil or solvent based? I'll try epoxy and poly, and post results, thank you again!
@nancyreynerАй бұрын
@@tanjabrowne4488 The usual concern is using water-based products on imitation gold leaf, because those usually contain ammonia. Ammonia will tarnish the copper in imitation gold leaf, but since you're using silver (Imitation is aluminum) that shouldn't create any problems. This means you can use a wide variety of products to seal. Looking forward to your post of results.
@tanjabrowne4488Ай бұрын
@@nancyreyner Happy to report good results! I used imitation silver foil directly on some (failed) glazed ceramic teeth I had cut and sanded to shape. The foil attached beautifully. After burnishing I went in with fine grit sandpaper over the foil to darken some of the teeth ridges. I then sealed them with UV cure surfboard resin, just one coat, and grouted them. The finish help up perfectly to the grouting process and cleaned up nicely! Because my tiles were "distressed" to begin with, by the time I finished the whole process the silver had lost a lot of refraction, which actually worked for this particular project - the teeth had this sort of moon landing glow to them that was hard to identify with any other kind of medium I could have used. Very excited to explore more with gold and silver foil! Thank you again!
@artwithcolorfullАй бұрын
HELP! I recently created a painting with an acrylic base layer that I applied gold leaf to using Golden gloss glazing medium as the adhesive, then I added oil painting on top. I can see the imitation gold leaf seeping through the oil paint over time. Is there any way I can add oil paint on top of the imitation metal leaf in the future without it oxidizing and coming through the oil paint?! 😧 Also, is there any way I can fix my painting or is it a total loss? 😢 Any help would be much appreciated, thanks!
@nancyreynerАй бұрын
There is no substitute for leaf adhesive. You cannot use any other acrylic medium for adhering leaf. It just doesn't work. So this is your first issue. I'm not sure why the leaf is coming through the oil paint. It shouldn't. Are you using any oil-based mediums with the oil paint? If you use straight oil paint over the leaf it should adhere, and also should maintain coverage and not change over time. The original mistake of using glazing medium as your adhesive might actually be the problem. Glazing Medium is slow drying and it may not allow the leaf to dry correctly creating the issue you see. In the future I recommend trying an experiment on something you don't care about before trying it on a painting. First try using the correct leaf adhesive. Then let it dry for at least three days. Follow all my instructions without substituting or skipping any important steps. Once dry, seal with a clear gloss spray like a Krylon spray you can find in a home improvement or hardware store. Do not use any removable sealers. Only use a permanent sealer. Let it dry according to the product's label, but at least a few days. Then apply oil paint. Make sure you are using a good quality oil paint, not a water-soluble one, or a student grade. Don't use any mediums for the experiment. If all goes well, then try it again using a medium if you need to. Regarding your current painting, it definitely has issues, so I would scrap it and start over.
@artwithcolorfullАй бұрын
@@nancyreyner thanks for the response, appreciate your help!
@joannrice83592 ай бұрын
Really great video.
@carlosclaptrix2 ай бұрын
Wow, I love your precise way of talking!
@carolinewaterstone26242 ай бұрын
That was phenomenal! I’ve just started to want to use gold leaf, so coming across your superb teaching was such a timely treat. Thank you, Caroline 😃
@nancyreyner2 ай бұрын
You are welcome. I think you meant Nancy not Caroline?
@barbiemathis16052 ай бұрын
Love your Gold Leaf Paintings!!!
@malgozata18752 ай бұрын
Hi Nancy, thank you so very much for this insight. I am just learning about painting. I heard about "glaze", but never quite understood what it is. Your tutorial is super helpful. I appreciate it.
@armida99992 ай бұрын
Thank you Nancy for the review! 🤩
@user-oe5oi8bw2p2 ай бұрын
Thanks you for your kind details ❤
@user-te8xz6hx6n2 ай бұрын
❤
@karenanddj2 ай бұрын
Hi Nancy I have watched your video through a couple of times. Thank you for taking the time to put that together for everyone. I plan to gold leaf some fake fur very short in length, like what you might find on a deer. I am curious as to the sealing in the end to keep the fake fur from moving around when I dust my object covered with the fake fur (it will be hanging on a wall and will need to periodically dusted). What sealants should I apply (using fake gold) to keep the fabric hairs in place and not fall apart from the dusting that it will need in the future. Thank you in advance for your advice.
@nancyreyner2 ай бұрын
Hmmm that's an interesting question. I have two ideas. The first idea is to spray the fur before you leaf it. Use a clear gloss Krylon spray. After a couple of spray coats, see if the hairs stay put. If so, then you can leaf over that using an oil based adhesive instead of the waterbased adhesive. The second idea is that after you leaf over the fur (without spraying it first) you can then apply a couple of spray coats using the Krylon. Apply as many coats as needed to flatten the fur. I suggest using the oil based leaf adhesive for both methods as this will adhere better to the fur. These are just theories as I have never worked on fur before. I recommend experimenting on something you don't care about first before working on your important piece.
@karenanddj2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for taking the time to respond. 😊 Would you finish with the oil based krylon as a final coat, or would the two different coats you mentioned in the video be better advisable for the final coating?
@nancyreyner2 ай бұрын
@@karenanddj Yes use the Krylon as a final coat. You do not need the archival varnishes I mention in the video. Archival varnishes are removable for cleaning purposes. Since you will not be removing the varnishes to clean them, like you would a fine art painting on a flat surface, you don't need to spend the extra money for these products. Also, a removable varnish would not be as permanent as the Krylon.
@JYPSY882 ай бұрын
@nancyreyner this is a great tutorial, thank you! If I seal the imitation leaf with the Krylon spray you recommend, and want to overpaint with acrylics and pouring mediums, can i just use a layer of clear acrylic pouring medium and let it dry before other overpainting/pouring? (instead of using the GAC 200/500)
@nancyreyner2 ай бұрын
Pouring creates a thick layer of acrylic. While this layer dries the ammonia can seep through the Krylon spray unless you use at least 4 spray coats letting each coat dry sufficiently (according to the can's instructions) before applying the next. I would then let that dry for a week or more before applying the pour. I would still apply the GAC mixture over the Krylon and prior to the pour. That is because the GAC mixture will help the thick pour stick well to the Krylon.
@JYPSY882 ай бұрын
@@nancyreyner thank you so much for explaining. That helps to understand it's worth buying 2 more products (the GAC 200 and 500). I really appreciate it!
@nneedler2 ай бұрын
I thought I added a comment but could not find it. So here it is again. I’ll be using hot pressed smooth watercolor paper for illuminated letters. Does the following steps seem reasonable to you. Outline letter n paint with red oxide paint. Let dry. Apply adhesive , dry till tacky or per directions. Apply imitation leaf. Burnish. Wait at least 3 days for guilded area to thoroughly dry. Brush MSA Varnish or spray Archival spray. Let dry. HOW LONG? SHOULD MORE THAN ONE COAT BE APPLIED? For this project, I do not plan to paint over the guilded area so the GAC200 is NOT NEEDED? Does all that sound okay to you? Many advanced thx for a super video.
@nancyreyner2 ай бұрын
My reply is on your duplicate comment below. Steps look good but it would be better to seal the leaf with a Krylon gloss clear spray with UV. It is less expensive than the MSA. You don't need to use an archival varnish spray like MSA that is removable. Instead use the Krylon which is permanent. You can let this sealer dry as long as needed according to the product can's instructions. Probably a couple of days should be sufficient.
@nneedler2 ай бұрын
Can you add link to real gold, the link is to the edible gold. Thx.
@nancyreyner2 ай бұрын
The edible gold leaf is the real gold leaf. It's the same thing. The fact that it is so pure makes it edible. The company labels it as edible but could also be labeled real gold leaf. I think they do that for marketing purposes.
@nneedler3 ай бұрын
Video is super. I’ll be using hot pressed smooth watercolor paper. Paint area with Goldens red oxide paint; let dry. Then use two coats of adhesive, (any thoughts on dry time between coats?) dry till tacky. Apply 24 k gold leaf: seal with spray varnish sealer - maybe Krylon crystal clear? Acrylic coating. Do I have those steps n details correct? Thx in advance
@nancyreyner3 ай бұрын
Glad you like the video. If using paper, I suggest coating the back with medium, paint or gesso to keep it from curling when you apply products to the front side. You might not need two coats of adhesive if you are applying the Red Oxide paint. That paint coating will seal the paper a bit, maybe enough for one coat of adhesive to be sufficient. After applying the one coat of adhesive, wait about 15 minutes then test it for tackiness. If it feels like the back of scotch tape, then it's fine to proceed to the leaf application. If it isn't tacky enough then apply a second coat of adhesive. You can apply the second coat of adhesive once the first coat is tacky, not wet where it comes off on your fingers when you touch it. The label on the adhesive can will let you know. Usually about 20 minutes. Yes your steps are correct. For a sealer, since making this video, I have found Krylon has a clear spray with UV protection. It is not expensive and a good one for sealing over leaf. Any clear gloss spray should be fine over leaf because sprayed products are usually solvent-based.
@nneedler2 ай бұрын
@@nancyreyner my sincere thanks.
@ADMissymae3 ай бұрын
Do you think it'd be acceptable to use an acrylic water-based medium gloss varnish as both a glue and sealant? Specifically for the gold imitation
@MiMi-kx1vy3 ай бұрын
This was excellent. You inspired me.
@karenanddj3 ай бұрын
Hi Nancy. I have watched this a couple of times through and really appreciate all of your information. I have a question about the sealants. I am planning to imitation gold leaf an old taxidermied dear head which i picked up at a yard sale. would you recommend using the golden’s gac200 for a final coat over the golden’s archival varnish GLOSS spray. i am wondering about the hardness of the varnish over the flexible hairs and how that will hold up (like when i go to dust it). Good idea?
@tfrenchusa3 ай бұрын
Very good video Nancy! Thanks
@nancyreyner3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@dinaleonhardt38623 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for such a comprehensive tutorial! However I was extremely interested in what the highly textured board looked like with gold leaf, but it was never shown! Not even for a second! Also, I wanted to see what the final product looked like after the sealant was applied. That wasn't shown either! Everything else was marvelous, but I would have loved to see the final results.
@nancyreyner3 ай бұрын
Thank you for your feedback! I appreciate it. In the beginning at time 1:30 you will see the final product of the smooth board sealed. At time 15:33 is a good shot of the finished leaf over texture.
@dinaleonhardt38623 ай бұрын
@@nancyreyner Thank you!
@karincocker33943 ай бұрын
All my art is 130 cm x 170cm. Big! And the acrylic has lasted since my first try using rip stop, camping canvas in 2013
@daniell.29073 ай бұрын
Thanks ! Really Helpful
@Bizzybeefinds3 ай бұрын
So glad I found this video- very inspiring!
@nancyreyner3 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@cinnamongypsea3 ай бұрын
Oh my gosh that must be a fortune to apply all this gold leaf. Is there a way to purchase in large quantities ?? How exceptional !! I’ve only bought small sheets over the years .
@nancyreyner3 ай бұрын
Hardly. Each sheet is about 20 cents. I used about 150 sheets for each large painting which comes to about $30. That's less - a lot less - then paint. Yes you can purchase in large quantities and it does save money. I've been using Kingboom gold leaf available on Amazon. Comes from China.
@tericoffell92843 ай бұрын
I have done this, and I loved it
@nancyreyner3 ай бұрын
Glad to know you were successful with the technique.
@tericoffell92843 ай бұрын
I have been painting in acrylics over 6 years, traditional acrylic abstracts for about 1 1/2 yrs, taken 3 major workshops, and have never read or been taught this crucial information. It unlocks some problems I’ve been having though; and highlights the importance of self study.
@nancyreyner3 ай бұрын
Glad to know my ideas about painting were helpful for you.
@ewacroning30843 ай бұрын
Thank you! I have just find your other helpful videos 😊
@nancyreyner3 ай бұрын
I'm so glad!
@divineloveandlight36593 ай бұрын
Your art have mening, ther is more to it than colors or Technique❤❤
@nancyreyner3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
@user-ck2oe1su5m3 ай бұрын
❤ thanks 🙏🏼!!!
@nancyreyner3 ай бұрын
You are so welcome
@poojahiray68594 ай бұрын
Thank you! This was so helpful. Dint know had to to wait for the adhesive to be tacky. No wonders my leafing looked messy! Thanks a ton. This helped big time.
@nancyreyner3 ай бұрын
Glad it helped!
@Fluidpysankymasterartist4 ай бұрын
Wow!! Thanks so much for this tutorial!! Last night at around 2am I was in my studio looking at a round canvas dutch pour of flames that I had done, I wasn’t thrilled with it at all, it just was boring, I don’t know. So I was thinking how can I make this different when I decided I would metal leaf it. I had bought a few different colored leaves because I had planned on leaving some of my other paintings. I had never done it before but did have a beginner’s Mona Lisa kit that I had bought easily 15 years ago. All the stuff was dried up except believe it or not the adhesive was still good. So I set about trying to figure out how to do this by reading the directions. At the same time I had YT on and your video popped up without me looking for it, so I played it! As I was listening to you, not watching cuz I was trying to do the leaf (which was red colored leaf) it was so funny because everytime I either ripped it and had an extra piece you would say at the exact same moment “!oh if this happens don’t worry just move the ripped leaf to another area and that must have happened at least 4 times that exactly when something would happen with my leaf you’d say “now if this happens do this” it was as if you were standing there with me telling me what to do!!! I was laughing out loud as I was working because it was so strange but so HELPFUL!! Thank you so very much for helping me turn a kinda boring dutch pour of fire flames into a really individual piece!! I loved the video!! Excellent tutorial and right at a life saving or I should say a painting saving moment! lolol
@nancyreyner4 ай бұрын
So great to hear your story. I love synchronicities like this. I'm glad my video was helpful for your work and helped save your painting!
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Thank you for sharing this has become my new interest as I've been Accenting in Gold paint for years. I've looked everywhere for explanation and have found little, I'm so excited to go on this journey with you ❤
Very Nice one!, all vedeos are informative and educative, thank you so much for your time and effort take to create it.
Hi Nancy, I hope I can still respond to this older video. I did as mentioned in other videos (although I don’t know which video you were referring to, I got the information on google and a Liquitex video), I bought airbrush medium to add to my acrylics. The description of the airbrush medium says ‘do not mix with water’ so I use it (as) pure (as possible) with acrylics. But maybe you know, can you actually also mix it with water if not used for an airbrush but just painting with it with acrylic paint? As you mentioned they talk in that specific video about ‘…if more then 40% water, then add airbrush medium’, so that is okay to mix? Because I spray water on my palette and sometimes also on the painting to keep the paint moist and then I always doubt whether it’s okay or not that then there is some water mixed with the airbrush medium. And…it is okay to use airbrush medium with acrylics isn’t it? If not looking for that watery effect you were demonstrating, but just to make the paint more smooth or for glazing. Because I do feel that it is for some purposes easier to paint with, or nicer effect then when thinned with only water. I also tried gloss medium for glazing for example but to me that brings a more ‘glue-ish’ look to the work then with airbrush medium. And I don’t have a very high quality paint, not bad either, a medium quality I think, therefore I feel it’s maybe necessary to add al little bit of medium and then airbrush medium is okay for that isn’t it? Thanks for the video, it’s always nice and soothing to hear someone bringing the hype of warnings back to normal 🙂👍🏼.
Hi Karin, Yes you can add water to airbrush medium. The reason the label says to not mix with water is because it will dilute the medium, which is made specifically to go through an airbrush. By diluting it, the retarder which slows down the drying and keeps the paint from clogging the airbrush, may not work as well. Since you are using it in the paint, without using it in an airbrush, it will be fine. It is a water soluble medium and is fine with some water added to thin it. It is also fine to use the Airbrush Medium with other acrylic paints and mediums. That is one advantage with acrylic, that almost all products can be combined with each other. There are some exceptions like the varnish. Your thinking sounds very sound. The mediums do add more stability to a lesser quality acrylic paint. The important thing to remember is that water is fine in small amounts, and medium amounts when needed. When you use large amounts it changes it's nature - still usable and great to work with - but different so that it would require different handling - for instance using it like you would watercolor. Hope this helps!
@@nancyreyner thank you so much for your response Nancy! For sure it’s helpful! That is really good to know, that airbrush medium is fine, the way I use it for painting. I’m not exactly sure about the quality of the paint, but I think the Golden paints are probably better quality. I use Winsor & Newton, Galeria series, so that’s not the most professional, so I guess adding some medium is best to do when painting with thinned paint. And also a Dutch brand, but I don’t know if that is known international. The last part of your answer about ‘large amounts changing it’s nature and require different handling’, was that about large amounts of water or large amounts of medium? I think water, right? Then I add mostly airbrush medium (for glazing for example). But after your explanation I know now that I can also add part medium and part water. And you wrote that combining all kinds of paints/mediums is possible with acrylics except varnish. I think as long as I use an acrylic varnish it’s okay….or is that nit the case? I have different brands in the paints and mediums I use. Should I choose a certain brand of varnish then?
@@karinvankempen6892 yes I meant large amounts of water like 70% or more, when you add that to acrylic paint then you need to treat it like watercolor, like I mentioned in the video. There are some things you would not want to add large amounts of water to. I mentioned varnish because that is used at the end to protect the painting, and you only want enough water to thin it as per the instructions. If too much water is added it will puddle up and will not create a nice varnish sheen. It will also reduce the amount of protection you’re getting from the product. There are other products that have special qualities, like the light molding paste. This product if you added a lot of water you probably wouldn’t have a paste anymore. So I just wanted to mention that there are a few exceptions. But it sounds like your process is perfectly fine.
@@nancyreyner thank you Nancy! Good to know that my process is okay! I work mostly on sealed wood, so it’s not an absorbent surface anymore like you mentioned in the video (about treating it as watercolor). I used to paint with very watery acrylics on wood years ago and never prepared/sized/primed it back then (you tube didn’t exist yet I think 🙂), never had any problems with the paint, no fading overtime or anything like that either. After watching lots of you tube videos I didn’t dare ro work that way anymore and started sealing the wood etc and got insecure about using acrylics with lots of water etc. Sometimes I think of just going back to the old approach of no worries about anything and being able to sand if make a mistake without worrying about the gac100 and gesso underneath etc….and everything was fine back then. But okay I understand what you’re saying and I think I then will continue the way I paint with the (airbrush and sometimes also gloss medium) now. But thin varnish with water? I never heard of that. Do people do that? I would use that without adding anything. I didn’t even know that was an option. For the first layer of varnish…or? Although I think I also heard somewhere that with an acrylic paint you best just add only 1 layer of varnish (although there’s also multiple approaches with varnish on You Tube of course).
@@karinvankempen6892 I have a wonderful suggestion now that you mentioned your previous process. You can apply an absorbent ground to the wood first. Then let it dry for a day. Now you can apply paint diluted with water (and/or use the thin medium you're using) and you will get more washy effects. My favorite absorbent ground is Golden's Light Molding Paste (not the same as their other product called just Molding Paste). I also like a product they make called Absorbent Ground. Regarding adding water to the varnish, there are different varnishes. I was referring to water-based varnishes. Golden's Waterborne Varnish comes condensed and you are instructed on the label to dilute it with water. My point was to follow the instructions for certain products like that one, and not overwater them. One coat of varnish is usually enough. Again, there are many varieties of varnish. I am referring to archival varnishes that have UV protection and are removable for cleaning purposes. This is what I use on all my paintings so that they last longer. By the way, I do have a master course on acrylic that you may enjoy. It has a video on just about all aspects of acrylic painting, including an entire video dedicated to varnishing, and another video dedicated to using acrylic like watercolor, along with adding absorbent grounds to your surface. You can learn more about it here: nancyreyner.com/master-course-package/
What type of fixative or varnish do you use? It's a question, thank you for your video and your answer.
I don't use any product over the oil pastel. I let them air dry for several days or longer if I can. Then I store them between freezer paper or release paper. Eventually I frame them with mats and glass for protection. Spray fixatives and varnish, in my opinion, don't look good over oil pastels.
It’s a complex area that is really interesting to consider and delve into! I can now go back and evaluate my drivers for creating such different and diverse pieces and confidently accept the tensions that exist within me which inspired certain pieces. I think there is a valid and important place for provocative art. The artist just has to accept that it won’t be everyone’s cup of tea nor would they want to hang it in their lounge room! Everyone’s comfort level is different. I purchased two provocative ceramic art pieces that recorded a sad time in my countries politics. The “nice pieces” in the same exhibition, traditional vessels were absolutely stunning… but this artist was clearly affected by what had transpired and made this “other” work that called out some terrible handling and behaviour by politicians at the time. I bought a number of these pieces because I didn’t want to forget that time. My partner said well you’re not hanging them in the house! 😂😂 I do have them hanging … but in a section of my studio that is becoming almost like a little shrine. And I love it! I want the reminder, I want the record, I want the healing for all affected by the underlying issues presented by the work. The artist just may never become famous for those pieces… but I don’t think that was the point. Thanks for a great discussion and illumination Nancy!
And thank you for your personal comment I appreciate it!
This was a really helpful and informative video. I watched your other videos and they are ALL helpful and informative. Thanks for taking the time to break down these important concepts! I wondered why some of my work went off the rails a bit. Looking forward to putting my art materials budget towards your courses!
Glad it was helpful!
Beautifully explained thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Is there any chance you’re available for questions? I’m working on a super important piece to me and trying to layer in genuine gold leaf. I’m having a lot of issues with wrinkling, cutting pieces to size and my leaf just seems to permanently stick to the wax paper rather than the paper acting as a transfer tool of sorts. When I put my leaf sheats on the wax paper and thoroughly rub them into the sized areas I’ve got prepped, the leaf more often stays sticking to the wax paper than to the piece and I can’t get it off of the wax paper from there even if I try with tweezers. Panicking a bit as I’ve got genuine 24k gold leaf sheets here and only so many to work with, and terrified of having to invest in more 😔
Can you try a different brand of wax paper? Make sure it’s wax paper and not freezer paper or parchment paper. Real goldleaf is very delicate. That is one reason why I like to use the imitation gold leaf. The copper in that leaf makes it stronger than real gold. One other thought is once you get the leaf on the wax paper and transfer it to your adhesived surface don’t press it in, just gently swipe it to make sure it’s on. Go back later in about 15 or 20 minutes and then burnish. Also make sure when you lay the wax paper over the leaf to get the leaf on it while applying it, don’t use too much pressure. A moderate amount of pressure will provide enough static for the leaf to stick naturally without pressing.
Please, send me a link to your book. Thank you
Thanks for asking! I wrote 4 books. Here’s a link for purchasing them on Amazon for the best price. nancyreyner.com/books-2/
Amusing tutorial, fantastic teacher, I wish i am closer to your city to take classes. Can't explain my satisfaction with your honesty and professionalism. Thank you
Wow, thank you!
Truly awesome video Nancy - one of THE BEST tutorials I've ever watched!!! Thank you, thank you!! (Hope you read all your fabulous reviews!!!) PS. I'm adding on to this - laughing - since I just took a break and did my dishes and in the sink was an empty container of Talenti (actually gelato) which is all I eat when it comes to ice cream and just finished one off tonight!! I had collected so many containers for storage but never thought to use them for my brushes!!! Have a new clean one now ready to go!!! Thanks again!!! 🥰
Glad you like my video and thanks for adding your comment. Yes I read them 😁After the video I found out that the Talenti containers aren't as air tight as I thought. I use them as is for mixing paints I will use within a month. For long term storage of paints in those containers I srap the edge of the lid after it's screwed on with that black electrical tape.
I just discovered you.... love it so much thank you!!!!
What an informative tutorial! I feel like I took a whole class without all the hassle. Very nice teaching aesthetic. TYSM!
Thank you so much!
Acrylic or oil? Do you have a class?
I work in acrylic. Here is a link to my online courses, nancyreyner.com/master-course-package/ and I also arrange private classes at my studio in Santa Fe. Thanks for asking!
Your student is mistaken, Phillip Seymour Hoffman didn’t commit suicide but died of an accidental drug overdose after several months of being clean. Hoffman's death was officially ruled an accident caused by "acute mixed drug intoxication, including heroin, cocaine, benzodiazepines, and amphetamine".[151] Michael Schwirtz of The New York Times said, "whether Hoffman had taken all of the substances on the same day, or whether any of the substances had remained in his system from earlier use, was not reported."[152] If I heard that story from the student I would think he was “spinning” a story to match the distorted picture… because he didn’t want to correct it. 😂
Especially since his other work shows the same distortion (in the tiger) I think he needs to work on his technique instead of just making up a story to match the flaws that are demonstrated by lack of mastery.
Thank you for adding your corrections! I appreciate it.
I really loved this. I've been in a bit of a rut and I'm often telling stories but I now have a new way to think about those stories.
Really interesting what your friend came up with… considering form and space. Thankyou ✨
Sitting here with my morning coffee wondering if I shall art today... and this little talk got things flowing. And to look over previous pieces with a new eye.
One of the best instructional videos ever! Not a single word was superfluous; I truly enjoyed following your process! Question: do you have experience "sealing" the foil with a basic epoxy resin? I am foiling ceramic tiles I made and want to seal them as durably as possible because I will be grouting over them. I realize I'm in an experiment, but I'm ready for any kind of happy mistakes; I just wonder if resin reacts to the silver foil in any way? Thank you in advance!
Sounds like an interesting experiment. If the epoxy resin is oil or solvent-based, it shouldn't tarnish or negatively affect the silver foil. Since the epoxy resin goes on fairly thickly, you might want to brush apply it thinly over the leaf first, let it dry, then pour a second layer thickly. For your purposes over the tiles, I wonder if Polyurethan would be better than the epoxy. I don't have any experience with epoxy or polyurethane over silver leaf - so this is just me throwing out ideas to add to your experiment. It would be great if you post back here with your results. Good luck with it!
@@nancyreyner You're totally right about polyurethane being the next (or better?) option. Should that also be oil or solvent based? I'll try epoxy and poly, and post results, thank you again!
@@tanjabrowne4488 The usual concern is using water-based products on imitation gold leaf, because those usually contain ammonia. Ammonia will tarnish the copper in imitation gold leaf, but since you're using silver (Imitation is aluminum) that shouldn't create any problems. This means you can use a wide variety of products to seal. Looking forward to your post of results.
@@nancyreyner Happy to report good results! I used imitation silver foil directly on some (failed) glazed ceramic teeth I had cut and sanded to shape. The foil attached beautifully. After burnishing I went in with fine grit sandpaper over the foil to darken some of the teeth ridges. I then sealed them with UV cure surfboard resin, just one coat, and grouted them. The finish help up perfectly to the grouting process and cleaned up nicely! Because my tiles were "distressed" to begin with, by the time I finished the whole process the silver had lost a lot of refraction, which actually worked for this particular project - the teeth had this sort of moon landing glow to them that was hard to identify with any other kind of medium I could have used. Very excited to explore more with gold and silver foil! Thank you again!
HELP! I recently created a painting with an acrylic base layer that I applied gold leaf to using Golden gloss glazing medium as the adhesive, then I added oil painting on top. I can see the imitation gold leaf seeping through the oil paint over time. Is there any way I can add oil paint on top of the imitation metal leaf in the future without it oxidizing and coming through the oil paint?! 😧 Also, is there any way I can fix my painting or is it a total loss? 😢 Any help would be much appreciated, thanks!
There is no substitute for leaf adhesive. You cannot use any other acrylic medium for adhering leaf. It just doesn't work. So this is your first issue. I'm not sure why the leaf is coming through the oil paint. It shouldn't. Are you using any oil-based mediums with the oil paint? If you use straight oil paint over the leaf it should adhere, and also should maintain coverage and not change over time. The original mistake of using glazing medium as your adhesive might actually be the problem. Glazing Medium is slow drying and it may not allow the leaf to dry correctly creating the issue you see. In the future I recommend trying an experiment on something you don't care about before trying it on a painting. First try using the correct leaf adhesive. Then let it dry for at least three days. Follow all my instructions without substituting or skipping any important steps. Once dry, seal with a clear gloss spray like a Krylon spray you can find in a home improvement or hardware store. Do not use any removable sealers. Only use a permanent sealer. Let it dry according to the product's label, but at least a few days. Then apply oil paint. Make sure you are using a good quality oil paint, not a water-soluble one, or a student grade. Don't use any mediums for the experiment. If all goes well, then try it again using a medium if you need to. Regarding your current painting, it definitely has issues, so I would scrap it and start over.
@@nancyreyner thanks for the response, appreciate your help!
Really great video.
Wow, I love your precise way of talking!
That was phenomenal! I’ve just started to want to use gold leaf, so coming across your superb teaching was such a timely treat. Thank you, Caroline 😃
You are welcome. I think you meant Nancy not Caroline?
Love your Gold Leaf Paintings!!!
Hi Nancy, thank you so very much for this insight. I am just learning about painting. I heard about "glaze", but never quite understood what it is. Your tutorial is super helpful. I appreciate it.
Thank you Nancy for the review! 🤩
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Hi Nancy I have watched your video through a couple of times. Thank you for taking the time to put that together for everyone. I plan to gold leaf some fake fur very short in length, like what you might find on a deer. I am curious as to the sealing in the end to keep the fake fur from moving around when I dust my object covered with the fake fur (it will be hanging on a wall and will need to periodically dusted). What sealants should I apply (using fake gold) to keep the fabric hairs in place and not fall apart from the dusting that it will need in the future. Thank you in advance for your advice.
Hmmm that's an interesting question. I have two ideas. The first idea is to spray the fur before you leaf it. Use a clear gloss Krylon spray. After a couple of spray coats, see if the hairs stay put. If so, then you can leaf over that using an oil based adhesive instead of the waterbased adhesive. The second idea is that after you leaf over the fur (without spraying it first) you can then apply a couple of spray coats using the Krylon. Apply as many coats as needed to flatten the fur. I suggest using the oil based leaf adhesive for both methods as this will adhere better to the fur. These are just theories as I have never worked on fur before. I recommend experimenting on something you don't care about first before working on your important piece.
Thank you very much for taking the time to respond. 😊 Would you finish with the oil based krylon as a final coat, or would the two different coats you mentioned in the video be better advisable for the final coating?
@@karenanddj Yes use the Krylon as a final coat. You do not need the archival varnishes I mention in the video. Archival varnishes are removable for cleaning purposes. Since you will not be removing the varnishes to clean them, like you would a fine art painting on a flat surface, you don't need to spend the extra money for these products. Also, a removable varnish would not be as permanent as the Krylon.
@nancyreyner this is a great tutorial, thank you! If I seal the imitation leaf with the Krylon spray you recommend, and want to overpaint with acrylics and pouring mediums, can i just use a layer of clear acrylic pouring medium and let it dry before other overpainting/pouring? (instead of using the GAC 200/500)
Pouring creates a thick layer of acrylic. While this layer dries the ammonia can seep through the Krylon spray unless you use at least 4 spray coats letting each coat dry sufficiently (according to the can's instructions) before applying the next. I would then let that dry for a week or more before applying the pour. I would still apply the GAC mixture over the Krylon and prior to the pour. That is because the GAC mixture will help the thick pour stick well to the Krylon.
@@nancyreyner thank you so much for explaining. That helps to understand it's worth buying 2 more products (the GAC 200 and 500). I really appreciate it!
I thought I added a comment but could not find it. So here it is again. I’ll be using hot pressed smooth watercolor paper for illuminated letters. Does the following steps seem reasonable to you. Outline letter n paint with red oxide paint. Let dry. Apply adhesive , dry till tacky or per directions. Apply imitation leaf. Burnish. Wait at least 3 days for guilded area to thoroughly dry. Brush MSA Varnish or spray Archival spray. Let dry. HOW LONG? SHOULD MORE THAN ONE COAT BE APPLIED? For this project, I do not plan to paint over the guilded area so the GAC200 is NOT NEEDED? Does all that sound okay to you? Many advanced thx for a super video.
My reply is on your duplicate comment below. Steps look good but it would be better to seal the leaf with a Krylon gloss clear spray with UV. It is less expensive than the MSA. You don't need to use an archival varnish spray like MSA that is removable. Instead use the Krylon which is permanent. You can let this sealer dry as long as needed according to the product can's instructions. Probably a couple of days should be sufficient.
Can you add link to real gold, the link is to the edible gold. Thx.
The edible gold leaf is the real gold leaf. It's the same thing. The fact that it is so pure makes it edible. The company labels it as edible but could also be labeled real gold leaf. I think they do that for marketing purposes.
Video is super. I’ll be using hot pressed smooth watercolor paper. Paint area with Goldens red oxide paint; let dry. Then use two coats of adhesive, (any thoughts on dry time between coats?) dry till tacky. Apply 24 k gold leaf: seal with spray varnish sealer - maybe Krylon crystal clear? Acrylic coating. Do I have those steps n details correct? Thx in advance
Glad you like the video. If using paper, I suggest coating the back with medium, paint or gesso to keep it from curling when you apply products to the front side. You might not need two coats of adhesive if you are applying the Red Oxide paint. That paint coating will seal the paper a bit, maybe enough for one coat of adhesive to be sufficient. After applying the one coat of adhesive, wait about 15 minutes then test it for tackiness. If it feels like the back of scotch tape, then it's fine to proceed to the leaf application. If it isn't tacky enough then apply a second coat of adhesive. You can apply the second coat of adhesive once the first coat is tacky, not wet where it comes off on your fingers when you touch it. The label on the adhesive can will let you know. Usually about 20 minutes. Yes your steps are correct. For a sealer, since making this video, I have found Krylon has a clear spray with UV protection. It is not expensive and a good one for sealing over leaf. Any clear gloss spray should be fine over leaf because sprayed products are usually solvent-based.
@@nancyreyner my sincere thanks.
Do you think it'd be acceptable to use an acrylic water-based medium gloss varnish as both a glue and sealant? Specifically for the gold imitation
This was excellent. You inspired me.
Hi Nancy. I have watched this a couple of times through and really appreciate all of your information. I have a question about the sealants. I am planning to imitation gold leaf an old taxidermied dear head which i picked up at a yard sale. would you recommend using the golden’s gac200 for a final coat over the golden’s archival varnish GLOSS spray. i am wondering about the hardness of the varnish over the flexible hairs and how that will hold up (like when i go to dust it). Good idea?
Very good video Nancy! Thanks
Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for such a comprehensive tutorial! However I was extremely interested in what the highly textured board looked like with gold leaf, but it was never shown! Not even for a second! Also, I wanted to see what the final product looked like after the sealant was applied. That wasn't shown either! Everything else was marvelous, but I would have loved to see the final results.
Thank you for your feedback! I appreciate it. In the beginning at time 1:30 you will see the final product of the smooth board sealed. At time 15:33 is a good shot of the finished leaf over texture.
@@nancyreyner Thank you!
All my art is 130 cm x 170cm. Big! And the acrylic has lasted since my first try using rip stop, camping canvas in 2013
Thanks ! Really Helpful
So glad I found this video- very inspiring!
Glad it was helpful!
Oh my gosh that must be a fortune to apply all this gold leaf. Is there a way to purchase in large quantities ?? How exceptional !! I’ve only bought small sheets over the years .
Hardly. Each sheet is about 20 cents. I used about 150 sheets for each large painting which comes to about $30. That's less - a lot less - then paint. Yes you can purchase in large quantities and it does save money. I've been using Kingboom gold leaf available on Amazon. Comes from China.
I have done this, and I loved it
Glad to know you were successful with the technique.
I have been painting in acrylics over 6 years, traditional acrylic abstracts for about 1 1/2 yrs, taken 3 major workshops, and have never read or been taught this crucial information. It unlocks some problems I’ve been having though; and highlights the importance of self study.
Glad to know my ideas about painting were helpful for you.
Thank you! I have just find your other helpful videos 😊
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Thank you! This was so helpful. Dint know had to to wait for the adhesive to be tacky. No wonders my leafing looked messy! Thanks a ton. This helped big time.
Glad it helped!
Wow!! Thanks so much for this tutorial!! Last night at around 2am I was in my studio looking at a round canvas dutch pour of flames that I had done, I wasn’t thrilled with it at all, it just was boring, I don’t know. So I was thinking how can I make this different when I decided I would metal leaf it. I had bought a few different colored leaves because I had planned on leaving some of my other paintings. I had never done it before but did have a beginner’s Mona Lisa kit that I had bought easily 15 years ago. All the stuff was dried up except believe it or not the adhesive was still good. So I set about trying to figure out how to do this by reading the directions. At the same time I had YT on and your video popped up without me looking for it, so I played it! As I was listening to you, not watching cuz I was trying to do the leaf (which was red colored leaf) it was so funny because everytime I either ripped it and had an extra piece you would say at the exact same moment “!oh if this happens don’t worry just move the ripped leaf to another area and that must have happened at least 4 times that exactly when something would happen with my leaf you’d say “now if this happens do this” it was as if you were standing there with me telling me what to do!!! I was laughing out loud as I was working because it was so strange but so HELPFUL!! Thank you so very much for helping me turn a kinda boring dutch pour of fire flames into a really individual piece!! I loved the video!! Excellent tutorial and right at a life saving or I should say a painting saving moment! lolol
So great to hear your story. I love synchronicities like this. I'm glad my video was helpful for your work and helped save your painting!