Method Using Mask To Apply Gold Leaf To A Boat

by Sonny Franks

I have a method using mask that is simple and easy and for the most part, shouldn't be affected by motion. Here's a quickie step-by-step

Cut your stencil in Gerber mask or equivalent with the outline, but only weed the letter out. Apply the stencil normally and paint your size on:


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Every few letters, go back and weed out the outline so it doesn't dry with an edge:

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Lay your gold:

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Outline your letter - the stencil defines your outside edge, so you really only have to watch the inside lines:

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Peel your stencil:

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Voila:

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The transom was done with the same method:

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I would recommend clearing your gold after 24 hours. I used marine spar varnish for this project, but there is probably a better equivalent for fiberglass.
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Sonny Franks
Sign Creations
Lilburn, GA
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