Gold leaf crafts are bright and shiny and are loved by everyone.
In the previous issue, we have already taken you to understand how the gold leaf is made.
Today to talk to you about how the gold leaf is pasted to the crafts above.
Crafts are divided into twelve steps.
Next I will take you to understand one by one
01.Cleaning the workpiece
Use a rag to clean dust and dirt from the workpiece for the next step in the process
02. Appropriations
Use of putty for patching defects on the workpiece to compensate for its own imperfections.
03. Sanding
After the putty is dry, sand the workpiece to smooth and naturalise the traces that have just been patched up.
04. Sealing grey primer
Spraying grey primer to isolate the workpiece from air.
Prevents oxidation of the workpiece and makes it smoother.
05. Intermediate yellow paint
After the grey primer is all dry, spray yellow primer to
Further prevent the oxidation of the workpiece, protect the workpiece and facilitate the next step of the operation
06. Fine Batch
After the yellow primer is completely dry, carefully observe the workpiece after spraying the primer.
If there are any small defects, we will make up the defects carefully.
07. Fine grinding
Fine sanding of fine batches to keep the surface of the workpiece smooth and flat
08. Topcoat red
Spray red topcoat to prevent oxidisation of the patching putty and to facilitate the following gluing and gilding.
09. Gluing
After the red topcoat is thoroughly dry, evenly apply glue on top of the workpiece.
It needs to be thin and thick, without hanging glue.
10. Stickers
After the glue dries, attach the gold foil to the surface of the workpiece.
Do not expose the bottom, articulate naturally, and clean up the excess gold foil.
11. Inspection
After the gold leaf is applied, the workpiece will be carefully observed and inspected.
Ensure that there are no defects, if there are defects, the gold will be repaired.
12. Protective layer
After confirming that there are no flaws in the workpiece, apply the protective layer.
When the protective layer is completely dry, the gold is finished!
The above is the process of professional gilding.
If you want to try it, you can try it by yourself without using primer.
But if you have valuable items that need to be gilded.
It is recommended to look for a professional gilded master
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