How to apply Gold Leaf to your Paintings

In this video I apply gold leaf to two projects, one a print of a watercolor painting and the other an acrylic ink painting. One uses imitation gold leaf and the other 23 carat gold.
If you'd like to see the process of painting the acrylic ink piece, I'm making that available as a ko-fi exclusive video for my supporters, published on 17th Feb 2024. ko-fi.com/loudavis
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SUPPLIES
In this video I used:
Gold Leaf:
23 carat gold leaf transfer:
www.goldleafsupplies.co.uk/23...
Imitation gold leaf (Schlag metal) transfer booklets:
www.goldleafsupplies.co.uk/sc...
Polyvine Acrylic Size:
www.goldleafsupplies.co.uk/po...
I mentioned in the video I will be sealing the imitation gold leaf. I'll be using a UV protective varnish spray like this one:
* artdiscount.co.uk/collections...
Brush:
Pro Arte One Stroke 3/16ths Brush
* www.jacksonsart.com/pro-arte-...
Sundries:
Winsor and Newton Art Masking Fluid
* www.jacksonsart.com/winsor-ne...
* These are affiliate links and I'll get a small commission if you use them. Some affiliate schemes (Jackson's Art) also offer you a 10% discount on your first order if you buy anything after following one of these links)
You can find my most frequently used supplies listed on my website at the link above.
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[@LindaKing-nq6ut]

The gold leaf very much makes each of these works come alive..🙂

[@LouDavis]

I love using it - makes pieces feel really special!

[@artyjensioux]

Thanks for the tutorial. Great info

[@awatercolourist]

That vintage set is charming. I like the circles you made with them. Nice technique!

[@LouDavis]

Thanks so much!

[@leetau8429]

i love this! actually have some gold leaf but didnt know how to use it, now i can. you have filled me up with inspiration thanks

[@ChantelleArts]

such an amazing tutorial ☺☺☺

[@LouDavis]

Thank you so much 😀

[@awatercolourist]

0:19 That is a very beautiful piece of art 😊

[@LouDavis]

Thank you!

[@juliasaunders2165]

Really interesting tutorial. Thank you.

[@LouDavis]

You're very welcome!

[@polgara28]

Congratulations on that vintage set, it's fabulous! I spy more ink tentacles 🤣 Both pieces are beautiful, thanks so much for sharing.

[@LouDavis]

Thanks so much!

[@judithlarkin600]

Thank you so much for a great demonstration! I’ve always wanted to try gold leaf but didn’t want to try because I was afraid I’d make a mess of some expensive gold leaf! You have given me the courage to try! Your newly embellished art is beautiful!❤️

[@LouDavis]

Thank you, I wish you luck with your gold leafing!

[@awatercolourist]

First!