Gold Leafing - Gold Leaf lesson from Award-Winning SF Local Color master craftsman Chris Schneider.

[@95Gabe]

This was a joy to watch. The camera guy asked enough questions that we didn't miss anything, but didn't get irritating to listen to. Hats off to the craftsman as well. Working with a camera on you isn't everyones cup of tea.

[@ProfessionalPainterDecorator]

looks lovely, from ground level, it'll look perfectly cut in.

[@roachdoggjr45]

This answered a question about rubbing with cotton. I've looked everywhere. Thank you so much!

[@SusieQuhNOT]

Being a San Francisco native, I can't believe I've never see, heard about, or even noticed any leaf accented houses before. I'm even familiar with this neighborhood. Btw, I LOVE IT! 💖 I'll be on the lookout now.

[@melissah170]

Beautiful work!

[@rjhoover4474]

Good posting! Amazing what a beautiful detail that gives to the exterior trim.

[@Cornucaupia]

Grest technique, thank you for sharing. Love Gold Leaf touche on the exterior od some some homes and buildings.

[@deano5111]

This method can be used with many types of projects. Thanks for sharing; cool stuff.

[@only1toto]

Thank you so much! This was so helpful! I wanted to try this on a few spots on my small Victorian and thanks to this video I'm ready to give it a try! BTW check out Chris's website, his work is absolutely gorgeous.

[@DomCTBG]

Bravo! Amazing job guys!

[@imafwatcher]

The stuff one can buy at Walmart is actually METAL leaf - which is FAKE gold, and the same goes for the liquid gold or gold paint. REAL 24kt or 23.75 kt is going for around 70-80 bucks per book for loose leaf, a bit more for patent leaf, which the gilder is using. If you use metal leaf, even if it is coloured, it has to be finished w/a protective layer of finish or it will tarnish. There is a gilder's society for anyone interested in developing knowledge and skill.

[@michaelflint4159]

Top craftsmanship. Mike Flint, Flintsgilding

[@martinwalters1954]

Holy moly. Gold leaf on the exterior of a building? Someone's got deep pockets. How does it hold up in SF's foggy moisture? No matter, this just seems like an extravagant display of wealth, but nice look though. Especially on this scale of egg/dart moldings. I can't even imagine what it would cost for them at today's prices. Thanks. Just browsing gold leaf videos to see various techniques.

[@kelymknowles1]

+Martin Walters It's labor intensive so that is where most of your expense would come in. You could do this fairly cheaply if you did it yourself and purchased the leafing in bulk. Just paying regular prices-You could buy a pack, which covers 31 sqft of the REAL 24k GOLD for $500 or less. Now- if you shop around or buy in bulk you could save a ton of money off that. You can also go down in how many karats of gold and that would reduce the price far far more. 18k would save ya at least a hundred and $200 less for 12k. Also..you could do white gold, silver or even copper. The gilding is under $20 for 8oz. on Ebay but of course you could shop around and get better deals for sure. 31sqft is a lot when you are only doing small trim areas. Especially when you think about it being real 24k gold on the facade of a home. It costs more to mulch a yard.

[@martinwalters1954]

Hey, thanks for the info. I've only recently become interested in gilding, but only on small items I craft. But I appreciate your reply. Thanks again.

[@kelymknowles1]

Martin Walters That's awesome! I use it in decorating and on paintings or art installations to enhance a shine or reflection or of course, illumination. I also revive old decor like candelabras, vases etc. There are many ways to use it on your glassware or serving dishes too. If you use it in small amounts, like you said, it really makes a home shine, literally. When it is used all around the home, say just a bit here or there but consistently throughout, it is not gaudy and your guests won't even realize why your home seems so elegant with no mega blast of gold in their face. Though doing a small feature wall is stunning. The best way to use it is just as you are and you will find endless ways to sneak it in. Absolutely beautiful. If you ever decide to do your home, you know you are going to have to share it with us, lol. I hope you really have a lot of fun with it and good Luck to you.

[@synapse131]

It's a traditional finish on Victorian houses. It's actually worth it when talking about home values and such. Gold leaf is expensive, but not prohibitively. A small book of 20 leaves costs $10-20 (last time I looked) so it's not like it's an outrageous thing only for the wealthy or something.

[@nowframes]

Very nice tecnique!!

[@MBKCeiling]

Nice 👍

[@louisebezzina1445]

was very interesting and explained, thank you so much

[@CADwannabe]

Great job, thanks!

[@maldoori238]

Brilliant!

[@marvinflores9439]

After the gilding gold leaf,put it on varnish or sealer something,and what is name of the materials need sir

[@ludmillla]

no sealer needed with high karat leaf

[@elizabethsage8120]

Can you tell me how/what chemicals to make a heat pattern in gold leaf??

[@GypsieT17]

no wastage love it 😘

[@ccooper8785]

The only downside in working at height is when you step back to admire your work. Very interesting and informative video.

[@texaslivewire360]

looks nice thanks

[@maryposa34]

Amazing, love it

[@jonatha.ramirez351]

Marie Pierre love your face 😉

[@bethbartlett5692]

7:47 sizing

[@RobRed2007]

Very nice. I want to do calligraphy on an oil gilded surface, but I have to draw lines on the surface that I would like to remove afterwards. Any suggestions?

[@jonprou8302]

Why no view from the ground?

[@khmujood9274]

Sir/mam do you purchase 24 k gold leaf.

[@F9al3li]

Is it okay if I didn't use the gilding clay???

[@CUTETWOATE]

Anyone know if you can do a wrought iron gate with this procedure? I'm doing Fleur de lis points.

[@ludmillla]

yes you can!

[@rushabimports716]

Can any one tell me, How does the Gold Leaf sticks to the concrete? Is there an Adhesive to stick Gold Leaf.

[@muzzerfuzzer2468]

When gilding the surface must be nonporous. Therefore you must seal the concrete. I suggest a urethane or epoxy. After sealing and smoothing, you can easily gild concrete using an appropriate gilding adhesive.

[@getkeef]

Chris has a website? Where can we see it?

[@ghdirroshanzade7793]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Natalyaandall]

Where can I buy gold leaf at better price?

[@wotsgonon1]

press on gold leaf sucks on the fingertips, great techniques used here though

[@rababseif8664]

التجهيز للصق ورق الذهب على الصالون

[@F9al3li]

Rabab Seif ممكن سوال

[@niazahmed9485]

hello sir can you teach me????

[@KermannKermann]

I really like what your doing and I need to get your contact because I want to propose for customers. How much is it causing?

[@1-shotslinger108]

Note to gilders It is called gilding not gold leafing. Get the terminology straight.

[@DomCTBG]

Hater.

[@lollypops714]

go on ebay dude i just purchsed some

[@kevinlangridge7158]

interesting

[@kaldalhrstani]

جميل ما شاء الله

[@getkeef]

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[@LynneRutter]

Ginger that is absolutely false. There is no such thing as a paint that will look anywhere near as good as leaf. "Gold paint" is made of brass and will tarnish. If you use that on the exterior of a house it will turn dark brown or green and look horrible. There is NO substitute for gold leaf outdoors.

[@BarronVonSlanghammer]

a bit like watching paint dry!

[@miiitymous]

It's the weirdest thing what you do when you have money!

[@chrisbradtart]

uh no

[@SophiaVonHelgastein]

are you kidding me? gold leafing your flipping house?

[@CrashFistfight1000]

white folk pimpin

[@michealbeers777]

..no doubt he charged the owner out the ass for that shitty ass gold leaf job! But, the house looks tacky as hell, so owner probably love it!