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Topic: guilding on a latex background

Suelynn Sedor
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Member # 442

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I'm working on a flat-painted mdo sign and the background is all latex paint. I'm going to gold leaf some of the fourishes and wonder if I should have a layer of oneshot under the size. The background is dark, so I was thinking of painting with imitation gold first. I'm thinking it will smooth down some of the brushstrokes in the latex and hide any holidays in the gold. (Not that I'll have any of course....bwahhhh)
Can I cheat and add the size to the paint?

Suelynn

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Suelynn Sedor
Sedor Signs
Carnduff, SK Canada

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John Arnott
Resident

Member # 215

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Hello Suelynn, I would mix enough im. gold into the size so it is almost a solid color. It will level off because of the size, but dry quicker. After you brush it on, set flat and wait till its ready to guild. I learned this trick for "Rick".
Enjoy. . . . .John

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John Arnott
El Cajon CA
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Suelynn Sedor
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Member # 442

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Thanks John,

I can't wait to get this sign done. I'm really liking how its turning out so far. I appreciate your help.

Suelynn

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Suelynn Sedor
Sedor Signs
Carnduff, SK Canada

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Bob Kaschak
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Member # 3146

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Hi Suelynn, I have been gilding on latex backgrounds for years now, and have had great success.

I have never had to one shot it, or lighten the background to be sized.

If sized and gilded properly, the gold stands out beautifully.

I use Lefranc slow size, and gild anywhere from 24-48 hours later (at about 35-50% humidity)(a little longer "gild window" at higher humidity)

Best of luck, and lets see some pic's when you're done.

Peace out,
Bob

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Bob Kaschak
Artisan Sign And Design
Peru New York

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Don Coplen
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Member # 127

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I've dusted with Kaolin powder before sizing and it worked pretty cool for me, as far as keeping the gold from sticking where I didn't want it.

Anybody else do this?

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Bob Kaschak
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Member # 3146

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I've always dusted the background with baby powder to keep the gold from sticking.

I use a nice big soft cosmetic brush. (I also use the same type of brush for removing the loose gold from inscised letters) (two seperate brushes always).

After I dust the background, I blow off the excess with clean, dry, compressed air. It leaves a nice light amount. I size right over the powder.

The baby powder wipes away nicely.

Peace out,
Bob

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Bob Kaschak
Artisan Sign And Design
Peru New York

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Janet Bakewell
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Member # 725

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Hope you're going to post some pics when it's done!!! [Big Grin]

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Janet Bakewell
One Sun Grafiks Inc.
Slave Lake, AB Canada
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Suelynn Sedor
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Member # 442

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Thanks guys. I'm half done the guilding...so far so good.

Suelynn

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Suelynn Sedor
Sedor Signs
Carnduff, SK Canada

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