| DURATION
OF COURSE |
The
Gilding course has a duration of 70 hours distributed over 10 days
running for a minimum of 6 partecipants and a maximum of 10 partecipants.
Previous experience is not necessary.
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| TIMETABLE |
These
courses are available at periodically intervals. Please contact me
at info@scuoladiaerografo.it
to inform you to nearest starting date.
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| WHAT
THE SCHOOL WILL PROVIDE |
- Types
of glue
- Types
of gesso (whiting) powder
- Types
of bole
- Abrasive
material
- Agate
stones for burnishing
- Spirit
shellac
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| WHAT
THE STUDENT WILL PROVIDE |
- White
working apron
- A
showel for to plaster
- A
section of timber picture moulding
- A
book of loose gold and silver leaves
- Gilding
cushion, knife and tip
- Cotton
gloves
- Sable
brush 10 mm. for water colour
- Gilder's
mop - Squirred hair approx. Ø30 mm.
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| SUBJECT
MATTER |
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Oral
tuitions:
- Introduction
to rabbitskin glue, gesso and its use
- Preparing
timber,glass and other materials
- Introduction
to bole and its use
- Gold
leaf, various types and carats
Practical
tuitions:
- Preparing
timber or glass or metal to be gilded
- Preparing
rabbitskin glue
- Preparing
and laying gesso on timber
- Sanding
and recarving
- Preparing
bole
- Laying
gold leaf - Watergilding and oil gilding
- Burnishing
and matting
- Antiquing
- Patination
All
works executed during this course belong to the student
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| GILDING
COURSE FEE |
The
fee for the Gilding course is Eur 1250,00 exclusive of taxes (VAT).
Lodging Service: all courses are available inclusive of accomodation
costs ("B&B
Sassarello")
on request for all the duration of the course.
Price from € 25,00 per person per night |
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GILDING
COURSE
