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Alexandra Spyratos was born in Kenya where she lives most of her life surrounded by the exotic beauty and wilderness of Africa. Based between Australia and Kenya, Alexandra has made two tranquil corners of the world her base, painting in her studios for exhibitions worldwide.! !   Influenced by her colourful background, translating the heat and the exotic beauty of...

There are many ways to glass gild from signage work for solicitors or public house through to Eglomise but covered in this particular fact sheet is gilding on glass for signage work.   1. Sketch of lettering or design prepared on thin paper. Outline traced in Brunswick Black to be seen on reserve side. Fasten to outside window taking care...

1. GILDER'S CUSHION This is a piece of MDF approximately 9 inches by 6 inches. It is covered with thick blanket and the stretched over this is a soft calf skin leather, this is tacked into position to the four edges of the board. At one end and partly round two sides is a parchment or strong card windshield which...

Oil Gilding is the process of using Oil-based size (glue) to adhere Gold Leaf, be it Loose or Transfer (Patent) to a particular surface or substrate, and is the only choice if gilding externally or damp conditions. There are several types of oil size, ranging from quick drying sizes which are 1 hour or less in drying time (ie the...

When gilding externally on stone we would recommend that you use 23.5ct Gold Leaf or above, as anything lower in carat will tarnish due to the elements outside. When carving the lettering in stone, hand cut lettering will always look better than sandblasted lettering, this is because the V shape catches the light and reflects the Gold. If sandblast lettering...

Imitation Leaf and Copper Leaf are thicker than Genuine Gold Leaf but still need to be handled with care as the leaf can tear or become creased very easily.   Prior to gilding you will need to ensure the that surface is clean, dry and dust free. When you have prepared the surface, apply a thin coat of the Acrylic...

Hand painted sign created using Wrights of Lymm Brushes and One Shot Paint , both of which can be found on our website http://www.stonehouses.co.uk/index.php/signwriting-pinstriping/signwriting-brushes.html http://www.stonehouses.co.uk/index.php/branded-products/one-shot-products.html  

Pilgrimage- a commission from Durham Cathedral for their new Open Treasure permanent exhibition, and the centre piece (Assymetric Symmetry) of our customer Judy Hurst's latest exhibition last year using our 24ct gold leaf, Judy has said that the 24ct Gold Leaf adds enormously to the impact of all my work, and It is an important component which is always included...