Oil Gilding Photo Section
By now you should have an understanding of the basic principles of oil gilding and perhaps have some experience in practical work.
The best way to develop your gilding skills is of course to practice them. There are so many ways to incorporate oil gilding into work, whether on metal, stone, wood or even
paper and canvas. Just experiment with the different ways in your own time. Here we have a selection of oil gilding photos that give a brief view of the kind
of work that incorporates the oil gilding discipline. Each picture can be enlarged for a closer look.
ENJOY!
Gold Canvas
Here we have an oil gilded background upon which has been painted magnolia flowers and blue tits. The panel has been oil gilded with 23.5 karat gold leaf. You can use other metals too!
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Metal Rosette
Exterior oil gilding on metal. Found in major cities, this form of decoration can last up to twenty years when done correctly. Be sure to correctly prime metal surfaces before gilding.
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Reclining Buddha
In Thailand, visitors are encouraged to purchase small pieces of gold leaf and add them to a gilded buddha. The assorted small squares in this piece show the results of this process.
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Composite Capital
This capital has been gilded in a different colour leaf. The deeper and darker colour suggests age, and can be created with the addition of pigments, glazes or washes of colour.
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Copper Panel
Here we can see how copper can have different textures and colours applied using chemicals to create verdi-gris on the surface. Different chemicals create a range of varied finishes.
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Wooden Box
This box has been carved out of limewood. The leaves have then been independently primed and gilded in 24 karat gold leaf. Gilded elements can be applied to lots of different items.
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24 Karat Frame
This entire frame has been oil gilded with a 3-hour size and 24k gold. It has not had anything to seal the surface, as it is not intended to be handled. It used 8 books of goldleaf.
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Museum Ceiling
Much more complex gilding is seen in this photo. However, the same principles apply in the application. The main difficulty in this piece is correctly staggering the different areas.
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Various Chevrons
A selection of chevrons that show some of the different finishes that are achieved through leaf application. Here we have the use of copper, white gold and composite leaf.
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Japanese Screen
The use of composite metal on this paper screen, has given a metallic feel to this fragile piece. The sketch has been completed with the use of Japanese drawing inks.
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Sitting Buddha
This piece has been skillfully gilded to show off as much shine as possible with the goldleaf. Leaf is available in thicker sheets if needed, which look like beaten gold.
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Granite Needle
This needle has had the diagrams gilded. Being a porous surface, the granite needs to be primed correctly before gilding. You do not necessarily need to seal exterior gilding.
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