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Feb 21, 2008 12:57:15 GMT -5
Post by Tim on Feb 21, 2008 12:57:15 GMT -5
In light of my recent complaining I thought I could post some more of my work . I did these this past summer and I was very proud of them. All these pieces had the same colouring as the chair i.e. pastels light blue and that dark gold. The process Scuff sand all areas to allow lacquer to bind to the surface Spray approximately 6 coats of white satin lacquer. Silver leaf ( I use aluminum leaf because real silver can add a lot to the over all cost) A thinned out raw umber glaze brushed on and then strategically removed to add age. A sealer coat of clear satin lacquer. A thinned out coat of beige paint brushed into all the carving and ornamentation Another lighter colour thinned out and applied. My favourite part I use two large brushed and I dip them into a thinned out raw umber glaze . I pad the brush in a cloth and then over top I bang the two of them together .Tiny particles of paint land on the cabinet . I call it "fly poop" it is just another way of distressing furniture. Then a sealer coat of satin lacquer to hold it all in place .
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Feb 21, 2008 15:29:03 GMT -5
Post by Joanie on Feb 21, 2008 15:29:03 GMT -5
OMG, Tim..................these are beautiful. I can see why you don't have time to draw. It takes a lot of time and patience to do something like this.
Your workmanship is awesome! Please don't ever hesitate to post your furniture (art). I for one, love seeing it. ;D
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Feb 21, 2008 16:21:46 GMT -5
Post by Martina on Feb 21, 2008 16:21:46 GMT -5
Uiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Tim, this is wonderful! And again I must complain: Why do I live in Germany and not in Canada? The shipping to me would be horrible. Btw - My husband saw this and was amazed too.
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Feb 21, 2008 19:30:39 GMT -5
Post by jan on Feb 21, 2008 19:30:39 GMT -5
Oh, Tim! This is breath-taking! Never say that you don't have time for art because this IS art. Thanks for describing the process too. Another sign painter that I knew gave me some real gold leaf, the size and a gilder's tip when she retired and moved away. I've been too chicken to use the leaf because of the cost.
With quality work like this, you should be a millionaire in a very short time! No wonder you don't have any time for anything but work! That just says that you aren't charging enough!
Please - show us MORE!!!
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Feb 21, 2008 20:50:07 GMT -5
Post by Tim on Feb 21, 2008 20:50:07 GMT -5
Thanks Joanie , Jan and Martina I was very proud of these ! If it is any consolation Martina these pieces are in London in a very posh residence ( I can't remember where) It was so nice they showed me a sample 1" by 1" and said make our furniture look like this but thankfully they gave me some leeway. Jan you should buy some imitation leaf it's much much cheaper . I use water based size because it has a much longer open time . It is one of my most favourite things to do. I have 2 gilders tips one is thicker for imitation and the finer one for the real thing. And the one thing about gilding is you really need a full head of hair ...something I lack. I use my gilders tip on the back of my head where I have more hair to build up the necessary static charge. If you want buy some real silver leaf it is much cheaper than real gold and it is like working with butter 24k gold leaf for a booklet of 25 is about $75 Cdn right now Silver leaf is about $18 for 25 sheets. Don't do it on a windy day LOL
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Feb 22, 2008 11:19:24 GMT -5
Post by Martina on Feb 22, 2008 11:19:24 GMT -5
Thanks Joanie , Jan and Martina I was very proud of these ! If it is any consolation Martina these pieces are in London in a very posh residence ( I can't remember where) No, no consolation possible. I mean it very honest and earnest, Tim, I one day will buy furniture from you. And then I hope you'll have such a nice and beautiful one for me. But it must be a great feeling to know that this furniture now lives in a posh residence. Buckingham Palace? ? One last word - if this isn't art I do not know what might be art. Basta!
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Feb 22, 2008 12:12:44 GMT -5
Post by jan on Feb 22, 2008 12:12:44 GMT -5
Tim, I'll probably never use the leaf I have let alone buy any more! I think there are just pieces in the pack she gave me & I might use a tiny piece for a dragon's eye or something but I can't see me doing a lot with it on even a calm day! I have enough hair & love the way the leaf clings to the gilder's tip after the static build-up! It's like a science project!
I guess I ought to try it just once!
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Feb 22, 2008 12:41:35 GMT -5
Post by Tim on Feb 22, 2008 12:41:35 GMT -5
Yes Jan ...you must it's amazing how it can change the look of an ordinary object. Quite often the ladies I rent from receive vases from the Orient that are so hideous that I will gold or silver leaf them and add some glaze and it transforms them. I posted this once before on DS . I was never paid for this job I was told it wasn't good enough that I needed to come back and fix it but it is an excellent example of what goldleaf can add to highlight. This is a composite stone fireplace in the customers bedroom as you can see they like gold LOL Martina ...I just take things that are already made and I alter them to suit the clients needs
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