Is it possible to do gold leaf on clear plexi the same as doing it on glass? If so, any hidden adventures lurking out there? Thanks!
Posted by bronzeo (Member # 1408) on :
Just an opinion. I do mostly real gilding, but if I were going to do it on plexi, I would use signgold. Faster easier, and you are going to loose some clearity with the plexi anyway. It would probably work fine though. Life of a gild 20+ years. Life of plexi in the sun 6 to 8. You can get signgold for in or outside application on glass (adhesed on gold side) Bronzeo
Posted by Ron Percell (Member # 399) on :
You can with oil based size, I prefer a 50/50 mix of La Franc slow size& One Shot fast size, scuff with a scotch pad then prep with naptha. Air brushing or spraying size on works best.
Posted by bill riedel (Member # 607) on :
Gold leaf on plexiglas is a different animal,you will get frustrated with the static electricity. A wipe with water first will help eliminate the problem. Good luck.
Posted by Joe Rees (Member # 211) on :
Thanks Bill, you beat me to the static issue. Amy, if you have a static problem, put the water on the opposite side you're working on. Don't rub the water on, just squeeze it on out of a sponge or rag and let it flow down the surface.
Are you talking about doing reverse gold on the backside of the plex? Bob Rochon just gave a demonstration of that at Mass Mayhem last. Gel caps dissolved in warm water, the whole bit. I can think of one major problem - getting the excess gold off after the job's done. Bob used a lot of abrasive bonami to rub it off after his backing black was dry. That would be disasteous on plexi.
Posted by Bruce Bowers (Member # 892) on :
Joe,
Believe it or not, you can use Bon Ami on acrylic plastic. Remember their tag line... "Hasn't scratched yet".
Foe static on acrylic, I use a "bounce" type dryer sheet rubbed lightly on the reverse side of the plastic or a very light misting of Static Guard.
Hey, works for me...
Have a great one!
Posted by Rick Sacks (Member # 379) on :
I've gilded on plexi before. Seems that I used the size on the weak side and cleaned the surplus off with spit rather than Bon Ami. Splash works great for that also. Remember, no trimming with a razor!
