An adventure in Gilding
I am working on a writing desk. After seeing John Frys cool ebonized and glided chair ( http://lumberjocks.com/projects/7749 )I decided to add some gilding to project using Sepp Mica Powders. I started by gilding these applied carving pieces. I mixed the powder with Seal Coat and brushed it on. I applied two coats letting the shellac base dry in between coats.I was somewhat concerned that subsequent coats would dissolve the previous layer but I was please to find that these powers fill in quite readily. It is a matter of mixing the desired concentration. I have gone for a rather heavy mixture…. After playing around with the carvings I moved onto the legs. I taped...
