Brilliant. Concisely explained and ably demonstrated. Re: tidying up specks of gold leaf afterwards, if medieval artists were illuminating manuscripts they always put the gold leaf on first, before adding any colour - at least, so I have read.
A) that was a stunning painting. And B) those tips were soo helpful! I am new to gold leaf and have never seen anyone cut it to size before. Great idea and using tweezers, first rate tip! I also loved the tip about saving the little bits, another really useful idea. Thank you for the video Mishi.
That's great, I'm glad you found it so useful. And I'm really pleased you like the painting too. I've got some very relaxing time lapse cloud painting videos on this channel, that you might enjoy. :)
Thanks Mishfit, I've subscribed to your channel, and saved this and the cloud video for later reviewing. Thanks again. God bless you hun. Have a great day!
For such a short video, I've learned a lot about gold leaf, so thank you so much for sharing it. No irritating waffle or background noise; talking for the sake of it rarely adds to learning a technique for me. I have a book of real gold leaf, and no real idea how to use it effectively. Time to try it for myself 😃
Wow! Totalky new to this but found yours as tye s cond video and that too come with 6 to os. No need to invent them again. ThanQ fie the graet video. Crisp and clear😊
Thank you! I’ve only watched a few minutes of this video but you’ve already given me tips that I’d never heard of and certainly wouldn’t have thought of on my own. Thanks!
Thankyou. I'm glad it was helpful. Best of luck with your creative projects and I hope you enjoy getting your hands sparkly with gold leaf, it really is a magical material to play with :)
hello Mishfit Art, great adivce, I love the idea using the sticky notes for burnishing and I'll be using that.. but I have a tip that works amazing for me is using wax paper ( not parchment paper) to pick up the gold leaf from the sleeves, it stays in place as well, especially for larger areas. ;) Thank you for your advise. Oh! have you ever tried to write on gold leaf? I want to add some scribing to the gold leafe area I did, but I cannot find someone who has tried it. Let me know if you have, I'd love to know what works - what doesnt type of thing. :)
This was helpful thank you! I used gold leaf on a painting years ago and now I see it looks awful, a brown colour. It seems to have oxidized. I wonder if I can add gold leaf all over again, otherwise I will have to use gold acrylic paint over those areas. If anyone knows, I would appreciate advice.
Great tips. Is there such a thing as a spray size for the gold leaf application? When using something like a stencil with specific cut out shapes the size when painted onto the stencil (no matter how carefully) just bleeds underneath so I can't get the precise shape (non-geometric)... Any ideas how to do this or is there a spray size available?
@@mishfitart1370 We're all good :D Indie is obsessed with your videos! She loves art too and you're inspiring her with every video. Keep up the great work!
Thank you for these amazing tips. I have a query, how do you seal the gold leafing to prevent it from tarnishing. Can we use the Bosny acrylic clear spray. or is there anything else that you suggest
Hiya, If you are using genuine 24ct/23ct gold leaf, then it won't need varnishing. If it is low grade or faux gold leaf then it may need varnishing as it might tarnish over time.. Any good acrylic clear spray varnish would be fine. But do a test first. and read this article to understand the possible need for a barrier layer before you varnish... goldenhub.goldenpaints.com/storage/uploads/1398722721.pdf
That is a great question, which I do not know the answer too. This article might be helpful though? :) scitechdaily.com/some-precious-metals-such-as-gold-and-silver-lose-their-conductive-property-if-they-are-thin-enough/
Hi Mish, thanks for the great tips! When using the Polyvine Acrylic Metal Leaf Size, what brush (size & type) do you use to apply the size? How do you clean up the brush, afterward? I love the enhancement the gold leafing added to your work.
Yep, you can go in with a fine brush to add glue to the missed patches, and re-apply the gold leaf. You can repeat this process as many times as you need, until you've covered all the patches. I hope that helps. :)
Use two-sided tape instead of glue (sizing). It puts a razor-sharp edge on the gold leaf. It''s a little thicker than sizing but since you will put 2-3 coats of clear over it, it will level out nicely.
If you’re covering a large area with artificial gold leaf, the nature of the leaf is such that edges are pretty much inevitable. Despite its flimsy nature, it doesn’t really tear easily when you’re trying to remove the excess leaf. If you’re covering a large area, I’d use flakes rather than sheets and work on small areas at a time. You won’t get a mirror finish, but you will get a uniform appearance, any edges become an integral part of the decor, and you’ll get a great shine. Just be sure not to touch the imitation leaf as it will tarnish over time due to the oils in your skin. The only way to minimise edges is to use genuine gold leaf with an oil-based gold size, but that’s a bit more expensive 😉
I'm a beginner watercolor artist and I just purchased some gold leaf for some ideas I have. Thank you so much for the concise and informative video! Few questions though, do you need to use any sort of varnish to protect the gold leaf? If you do use it, how might it affect watercolor artwork? How similar is watercolor vs acrylic inks? What type of paper/gsm do you use for it?
Hi, Glad you found the video useful. If you are using genuine 24ct/23ct gold leaf, then it won't need varnishing. If it is low grade or faux gold leaf then it may need varnishing as it might tarnish over time.. Personally I wouldn't varnish a watercolour painting. Here's why... goldenhub.goldenpaints.com/storage/uploads/1398722721.pdf But if you want to, I would use an artist spray on varnish for acrylic. Windsor&newton, Liquitex, montanna, Golden, all sell these types of varnish. But always do a test first. Watercolor vs Acrylic inks: They are manufactured differently, but the experience of painting with them can be quite similar, (depending on how you like to paint)... I do a lot of wet on wet, and the expereince is similar with both of them. Just have fun and experiment. Paper: it's best to use a watercolour block. as each sheet is attached at all 4 edges, meaning the paper doesn't wrap when wet. But you can use a nice sheet of 300gsm + paper, stretch it and tape it down with gum tape. its a bit of a faff, which is why I now use a proper watercolour block on paper instead. Have fun! :)
Thanks, I'm glad it was useful. If you are using genuine 24ct/23ct gold leaf asI do in the video, then it won't need varnishing. If it is low grade or faux gold leaf then it may need varnishing as it might tarnish over time..
Thanks for the tips. Just have 2 questions? If you are using mod podge glue how long do you wait before applying the leaf? And if after you applied the leaf and taken the excess out with a brush you notice that there are bits in the gold leaf that came out too and are missing can you reapply glue there and place more bits of leaf to cover those spots?
Hi, thanks for watching. I’ve not personally used Mod Podge Glue, and each product can behave differently. But the general rule is, to wait until the glue/size is “touch dry” but still has “tack/stickiness”. (Test this carefully as you don’t want to leave a fingerprint in the glue/size.) You don’t want any part of the glue to still be wet enough to bleed when you start burnishing. I’m currently using POLYVINE ACRYLIC METAL LEAF SIZE, and very happy with the results. If in doubt, do a few experiments first to find the optimum drying/tack time for the product you are using. In terms of fixing gaps in the gold, yes, you can go in a with a thin brush and paint over the gaps with the size and the re-apply the gold leaf to those areas, then brush back again. You can repeat these steps until you have fixed all the gaps.. I hope that helps. Best of luck with your project and let me know how you get on :)
No, I would recommend using a proper "Gold Size" ( Size is another word for a special kind of glue) as it stays tacky for longer. It is similiar to PVA, but designed for the purpose of gold leafing. You can try PVA, but use it sparingly, and wait until it almost dry but still tacky before applying the gold leaf. When is doubt, do a few tests first...
Keeping gold leaf flecks in the jar is genius!
Brilliant. Concisely explained and ably demonstrated. Re: tidying up specks of gold leaf afterwards, if medieval artists were illuminating manuscripts they always put the gold leaf on first, before adding any colour - at least, so I have read.
A) that was a stunning painting. And B) those tips were soo helpful! I am new to gold leaf and have never seen anyone cut it to size before. Great idea and using tweezers, first rate tip! I also loved the tip about saving the little bits, another really useful idea. Thank you for the video Mishi.
That's great, I'm glad you found it so useful. And I'm really pleased you like the painting too. I've got some very relaxing time lapse cloud painting videos on this channel, that you might enjoy. :)
Thanks Mishfit, I've subscribed to your channel, and saved this and the cloud video for later reviewing. Thanks again. God bless you hun. Have a great day!
For such a short video, I've learned a lot about gold leaf, so thank you so much for sharing it. No irritating waffle or background noise; talking for the sake of it rarely adds to learning a technique for me.
I have a book of real gold leaf, and no real idea how to use it effectively. Time to try it for myself 😃
Great, I hope you had fun experimenting! :)
Brilliant! What about sealing gold leaf? I’ve just ordered Polyvine crylstal clear lacquer ; any good?
Clean up was super. Thanks for the tip.
So nice and helpful 😁 I use blender instead of brush when I want to remove unglued gold leaves and it's helpful too.
Lovely painting no doubt. And loads of real clever techniques and easy tools to aid in process was so helpful.
Useful tips from a very pleasant presenter. Thank you!
Everything you showed was interesting. Thanks for sharing.
This is such an excellent video and a reasonable length too.
Great tips! Thank you! And love the de-tacking of the masking tape! So simple yet genius! ❤
Best video on Gilding tips. Thanks
You did an amazing job in teaching so many useful techniques in just 5 minutes. Thank you 😊
Really good video as I am new to using gold leaf , thankyou 👍
Great video. Thanks for the info.
Wow! Totalky new to this but found yours as tye s cond video and that too come with 6 to os. No need to invent them again. ThanQ fie the graet video. Crisp and clear😊
Very helpful hold leaf tips! Clear and concise!
These were all super helpful and I also really love that artwork ! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
excellent and very helpful tips, thank you so much 😊
This is the most useful art video
Thanks very much :). I'm glad you found it helpful.
Very informative! What adhesive do you use, and how can you tell when it is ready to adhere the foil?
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OMG I LOVE YOU. Concise and to the point. Thank you for fantastic tips!
My pleasure. I'm glad it was useful. Best of luck with your project!
Oh wow!! Thank you so much for this!!!
My pleasure. I hope you find it useful :)
Really useful tips and very efficiently presented! Kudos!
Wonderful video with awesome tips.❤
Thank you! I’ve only watched a few minutes of this video but you’ve already given me tips that I’d never heard of and certainly wouldn’t have thought of on my own. Thanks!
Thankyou! that's great to hear, I'm so glad it was useful. Best of luck with your project whatever you're up to. :)
Thank you. An excellent video straight to the point.
Thank you for sharing your tips
My pleasure :)
best tips ever. Thanks so much.
Thanks for sharing these tips. I’m new to this technique and found these tips really helpful 😊👍🏻
Thank you for very informative tips.
Great, glad it was helpful. :)
Really love it I like to see more thank you
Amazing video please keep updating more videos
Rly good video, im planning to use gold leaf eventually and it covers a lot of points of how to use it
Thankyou. I'm glad it was helpful. Best of luck with your creative projects and I hope you enjoy getting your hands sparkly with gold leaf, it really is a magical material to play with :)
Really handy tips!! Thanks!!
Fantastic Tips! Thanks for sharing!
Very informative thank you, but can I ask, what is the best buy for sticking the GL to the painting please? I'm in the UK ... thank you
Great tips - esp glitter bomb one - I’ve been using a hoover 👀😬
hello Mishfit Art, great adivce, I love the idea using the sticky notes for burnishing and I'll be using that.. but I have a tip that works amazing for me is using wax paper ( not parchment paper) to pick up the gold leaf from the sleeves, it stays in place as well, especially for larger areas. ;)
Thank you for your advise.
Oh! have you ever tried to write on gold leaf? I want to add some scribing to the gold leafe area I did, but I cannot find someone who has tried it. Let me know if you have, I'd love to know what works - what doesnt type of thing.
:)
This is so helpful and it's short and sweet!! Thank you!
Brilliant...most videos just have music without the actual explanation. Good job.
Excellent tips. May Inquire of a good place you recommend to purchase foil sheets in assorted colors?
This was so helpful, thank you
Great job Mishfit 👌
Ahhh thanks Sue! xxxm :)
This was helpful thank you! I used gold leaf on a painting years ago and now I see it looks awful, a brown colour. It seems to have oxidized. I wonder if I can add gold leaf all over again, otherwise I will have to use gold acrylic paint over those areas. If anyone knows, I would appreciate advice.
Really helpful and quick. thank you!
Well done. Thank you.
Very helpful, thank you!!
Very helpful T.hank you kindly!!❤
To clean the excess you can also use a swiffer cloth. Works really well.
ooh thanks for that tip. I will give that a go next time :)
Oooh thanks for the tip, I will definitely give that a try. :)
Great tips.
Is there such a thing as a spray size for the gold leaf application?
When using something like a stencil with specific cut out shapes the size when painted onto the stencil (no matter how carefully) just bleeds underneath so I can't get the precise shape (non-geometric)...
Any ideas how to do this or is there a spray size available?
Hey that was very helpful….. which adhesive/glue is suitable for oil painting ?
Awesome tips 👌🏽
Thanks. Great to know it was useful. Best of luck with your project. :)
Beautiful painting! Your tips are amazing and I Thank you so much for this awesome tutorial you’ve put together.
thanks for the great tips
Do you use adhesive under the gold leaf ?
Very nice, thank you!
Thank you so much,really helpful🙏🌸
Great tips
Thanks! I'm glad it was useful. :)
YOU ARE SO SMART THANK YOU‼️
Great tips!
Thanks! Glad it was useful. :)
Really useful
Yay! Thankyou. I'm glad it was helpful :)
Thank you so much, new subscriber.
That was so helpful, thank you (including the picking-up with masking tape....it really is worse than glitter.... 😏)
Great video!
Thanks for watching. I hope it was useful :)
When to remove gold leaf after sticking? Cos i tried on painted canvas it got stuck on paint though it was dried surface
Very interesting but please can u suggest or show how we can do very round shapes with gold
leafs?
Great video Mish! 🙌👍
Kenny Wood Wohoo! Thanks, glad you like. Hope you and the ladies are all well.x
@@mishfitart1370 We're all good :D Indie is obsessed with your videos! She loves art too and you're inspiring her with every video. Keep up the great work!
Kenny Wood ah that’s so great to hear!! Glad she’s enjoying them. I’m aiming for 1 a week so there will be plenty more coming :)
Thank you for these amazing tips.
I have a query, how do you seal the gold leafing to prevent it from tarnishing.
Can we use the Bosny acrylic clear spray.
or is there anything else that you suggest
Hiya,
If you are using genuine 24ct/23ct gold leaf, then it won't need varnishing.
If it is low grade or faux gold leaf then it may need varnishing as it might tarnish over time..
Any good acrylic clear spray varnish would be fine.
But do a test first. and read this article to understand the possible need for a barrier layer before you varnish...
goldenhub.goldenpaints.com/storage/uploads/1398722721.pdf
Excellent tips, thank you!!!
My pleasure! I'm glad they were helpful :)
Is gold leaf electroconductive, i want to use them for engineering work?
That is a great question, which I do not know the answer too. This article might be helpful though? :) scitechdaily.com/some-precious-metals-such-as-gold-and-silver-lose-their-conductive-property-if-they-are-thin-enough/
@@mishfitart1370 thanks 😊
she so cute and the video is helpful !
Hi Mish, thanks for the great tips! When using the Polyvine Acrylic Metal Leaf Size, what brush (size & type) do you use to apply the size? How do you clean up the brush, afterward? I love the enhancement the gold leafing added to your work.
What about the holes where you mistakenly missed a spot? Can I reglue?
Yep, you can go in with a fine brush to add glue to the missed patches, and re-apply the gold leaf. You can repeat this process as many times as you need, until you've covered all the patches. I hope that helps. :)
@@mishfitart1370 thank you for your answer. I wasn't sure how the previous layer would react. ✌🏾
I am just about to try my first project (gold leafing a guitar). Any tips on not having harsh lines from the edges of the leaf?
Use two-sided tape instead of glue (sizing). It puts a razor-sharp edge on the gold leaf. It''s a little thicker than sizing but since you will put 2-3 coats of clear over it, it will level out nicely.
If you’re covering a large area with artificial gold leaf, the nature of the leaf is such that edges are pretty much inevitable. Despite its flimsy nature, it doesn’t really tear easily when you’re trying to remove the excess leaf. If you’re covering a large area, I’d use flakes rather than sheets and work on small areas at a time. You won’t get a mirror finish, but you will get a uniform appearance, any edges become an integral part of the decor, and you’ll get a great shine. Just be sure not to touch the imitation leaf as it will tarnish over time due to the oils in your skin.
The only way to minimise edges is to use genuine gold leaf with an oil-based gold size, but that’s a bit more expensive 😉
Great video, is this real or imitation gold leaf in the video?
Thanks
you suggest using airbrush methods for strait lines, may I suggest for removing excess use an airbrush method... Air !
Do you ever use a sealant or varnish?
Should we put glue before putting gold leaves
very helpful❤❤
ur amazing , thank u
I'm a beginner watercolor artist and I just purchased some gold leaf for some ideas I have. Thank you so much for the concise and informative video! Few questions though, do you need to use any sort of varnish to protect the gold leaf? If you do use it, how might it affect watercolor artwork? How similar is watercolor vs acrylic inks? What type of paper/gsm do you use for it?
Hi, Glad you found the video useful.
If you are using genuine 24ct/23ct gold leaf, then it won't need varnishing.
If it is low grade or faux gold leaf then it may need varnishing as it might tarnish over time..
Personally I wouldn't varnish a watercolour painting. Here's why...
goldenhub.goldenpaints.com/storage/uploads/1398722721.pdf
But if you want to, I would use an artist spray on varnish for acrylic. Windsor&newton, Liquitex, montanna, Golden, all sell these types of varnish.
But always do a test first.
Watercolor vs Acrylic inks: They are manufactured differently, but the experience of painting with them can be quite similar, (depending on how you like to paint)... I do a lot of wet on wet, and the expereince is similar with both of them. Just have fun and experiment.
Paper: it's best to use a watercolour block. as each sheet is attached at all 4 edges, meaning the paper doesn't wrap when wet.
But you can use a nice sheet of 300gsm + paper, stretch it and tape it down with gum tape. its a bit of a faff, which is why I now use a proper watercolour block on paper instead.
Have fun! :)
@@mishfitart1370 Thank you so much for the reply and the link, it was super helpful!
I also have a jar of left over gold leaf
Excellent tips! Do you seal your gold leaf?
Thanks, I'm glad it was useful.
If you are using genuine 24ct/23ct gold leaf asI do in the video, then it won't need varnishing.
If it is low grade or faux gold leaf then it may need varnishing as it might tarnish over time..
thank you!! ❤
Interesting 🤗
How do I varnish my gold leaf artwork
Loved ur video.
Thanks!
Thanks for the tips. Just have 2 questions? If you are using mod podge glue how long do you wait before applying the leaf? And if after you applied the leaf and taken the excess out with a brush you notice that there are bits in the gold leaf that came out too and are missing can you reapply glue there and place more bits of leaf to cover those spots?
Hi, thanks for watching. I’ve not personally used Mod Podge Glue, and each product can behave differently. But the general rule is, to wait until the glue/size is “touch dry” but still has “tack/stickiness”. (Test this carefully as you don’t want to leave a fingerprint in the glue/size.) You don’t want any part of the glue to still be wet enough to bleed when you start burnishing. I’m currently using POLYVINE ACRYLIC METAL LEAF SIZE, and very happy with the results. If in doubt, do a few experiments first to find the optimum drying/tack time for the product you are using.
In terms of fixing gaps in the gold, yes, you can go in a with a thin brush and paint over the gaps with the size and the re-apply the gold leaf to those areas, then brush back again. You can repeat these steps until you have fixed all the gaps..
I hope that helps. Best of luck with your project and let me know how you get on :)
@@mishfitart1370 thank you for replying much appreciated for your tips
Thank you : )
How do I keep my gold leaf from tarnishing?
Can we use any type of glue?
No, I would recommend using a proper "Gold Size" ( Size is another word for a special kind of glue) as it stays tacky for longer.
It is similiar to PVA, but designed for the purpose of gold leafing. You can try PVA, but use it sparingly, and wait until it almost dry but still tacky before applying the gold leaf. When is doubt, do a few tests first...
what's the glue you used ?
Thank you!
wow so welldone
thanks
How to protect gold leaves from turning black
I just cut mine in strips with scissors of course before removing from their paper. I use parchment/baking paper to catch excess.