You could also apply gold leaf (gilding)..or spray gold. Cast bronze may be polished to a golden patina also.
Friday, February 01, 2013
Metal luster Glaze
I was asked about finishing sculptures to look like gold!
Well there are several ways..Gold powders can be mixed in a medium such as shellac and applied, in the case of this sculpture by Maria a gold lustre glaze has been used..Quite striking!!
You could also apply gold leaf (gilding)..or spray gold. Cast bronze may be polished to a golden patina also.
You could also apply gold leaf (gilding)..or spray gold. Cast bronze may be polished to a golden patina also.
Direct cement pics
Several of my students have recently expressed an interest in working direct in cement fondu.
No need for moulds, quick easy and light! I will post picture of more works in progress soon!
http://picasaweb.google.com/pbadgermw/DirCem#
Monday, January 28, 2013
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