I HAVE A JOB CARVING AND GILDING SOME PRISM FACE LETTERS. I HAVE FOUR LETTERS 8" TALL AND FOUR LETTERS 5" TALL, CUT AND CARVED OUT OF 1" HDF. HOW DO I FIGURE OUT HOW MUCH GOLD I NEED TO COVER THESE LETTERS?
Posted by Bruce Eggleston (Member # 3144) on :
...AND IF YOU HAVE ANY TIPS ON PREPING AND EXECUTING, IT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED...THANKS!
Posted by Si Allen (Member # 420) on :
Sand smooth, prime, lightly sand, prime, lightly sand, coat with enamel, lightly sand, final coat of enamel. (Any imperfections will be magnified by the gold.)
As far as how much gold? Unless you are John Studden, Doug Bernhardt, Noel Webber, etc......probably 2 books.
Posted by Sonny Franks (Member # 588) on :
You can save a lot of time (and gold) if you gild the top of the prism faces and paint the return edge. If that doesn't make sense, call me and I'll explain or send some pictures.......
Posted by Sonny Franks (Member # 588) on :
Also, W&B Gold Leaf is a merchant here in Letterville - call Urban and he'll fix you up with the supplies you need......
Posted by Joe Cieslowski (Member # 2429) on :
What Si said except the 2 books.........
What are the letters?????
Joe,
Makin Chips and Havin Fun!
Posted by Kent Smith (Member # 251) on :
And lightly sand (600 grit)the final coat of enamel for good adhesion of the size. About 11 leaves per 8" letter and 8 per 5" letter all depending upon the stroke width. This for pricing more than actual use. I always have enough gold in stock to do most any job because buying in full packs is much more economical overall.
Posted by Bruce Eggleston (Member # 3144) on :
The letter type is Baskbld, stretched just a bit so it has a rather wide wide stroke. Thanks to everyone for your help!
