| Gold-Leaf Lampshade |
From "DIY Crafts"
episode DIC-223 |
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Materials: Plain metal lampshade
Painter's tape
Gold-leaf adhesive
Gold-leaf sheets
Soft-bristled brush
Mineral spirits
Cotton swabs
Wood stain (fruitwood color) - Begin by wrapping 1/2" painter's tape around the lampshade in stripes (figure A). (The bare strips between the tape don't need to be exact.)
- Brush gold-leaf adhesive on the bare areas on the lampshade. Let the adhesive dry for about five minutes, until tacky to the touch.
- Apply gold leaf to the shade. Using a Chinese brush or other soft-bristled brush, gently tap (figure B) the gold-leaf sheet to the surface and allow to dry about 10 minutes.
- Pull off the tape. To clean up any unwanted adhesive, dip a cotton swab in mineral spirits and rub onto the surface. Wipe off with a dry rag.
- Using another brush, apply a fruitwood wood stain (figure C). McGehee suggests the Benjamin Moore brand for this particular project to achieve proper consistency and tone for the antiquing procedure.
- Before stain dries, crumple up a few soft paper towels and pounce the lampshade. Called "ragging off," this process adds a rich look to the surface.
Products: All gold-leaf materials can be found at retail art-supply and craft stores. Mineral spirits, cotton swabs and wood stain can be found at discount or hardware stores nationwide.
RESOURCES :
Gold leaf finish (AMACO)
Rub 'N' Buff
American Art Clay Co. Inc. (AMACO)
Indianapolis, IN 46222
Phone: 317-244-6871
Fax: 317-248-9300
Email: catalog@amaco.com
Website: www.amaco.com
Secreta: Three Methods of Laying Gold Leaf
Model: 0875952259
Author: Joyce Grafe
(February, 1990)
Oregon Historical Society
Gold Leaf Application and Antique Restoration
Model: 0764306324
Author: Ellen Becker
(January, 1999)
Schiffer Publishing Ltd.
Atglen, PA 19310
Phone: 610-593-1777
Fax: 610-593-2002
Email: schifferbk@aol.com
Gold Leaf Techniques
Model: 0944094252
Author: Kent H. Smith
(April, 1998)
GUESTS :
Marie McGehee
Decorative painter
No contact information available
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