Sacred Relic Restoration with Gold and Silver Leaf

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

*Hi folks! Here is my new restoration video project! If you are curious about some materials or have questions, let me know. I will always reply to you all! Cheers!!* PS: If you enjoyed this video, please don't forget to press the like button! 🙏 Thank you! 🙂

[@christinecreasey2342]

Where did you f I nd the beautiful Cross?

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

@Christine Creasey I bought it from a local website similar to eBay.

[@stormdancer0]

I use that same putty to re-sculpt compo dolls. It's very hard, and takes paint very well.

[@StephenR-sz7pl]

Thank you for using your time and God given talent. You are a true old school craftsman. Beautiful doesn't even cover it. I half expected a treasure map or a relic to pop out when you were disassembling the base. 😁👍🤓. As an American of Polish/German descent thank you for the respect you put into this restoration. The fact the Crucifix survived 2 world wars and communism amazes me.

[@growinfaithkate6184]

This is beautiful! I love how much care and reverence you had repairing this.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you, Kate! 🙂 I did my best to save it from decay!

[@mikemactavish1665]

I would have felt odd taking apart and trying to restore a crucifix . . . but you brought it all the way back

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

That's why I can say that it was one of my, not hardest but most intense restoration projects that I ever did.

[@animeloveer97]

I mean someone had to put it together too 😂 (originally I mean) so I don't see how that's weird. To alot of people it would probably be considered very good to restore a religious symbol 😊

[@patriciahatton8292]

Gorgeous restoration!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you 🙂

[@jennylawson1980]

To do what needs to be done and do it to perfection, and the upmost care is commendable. Beautiful work.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you Jennifer. 🙂

[@robertzakowski2221]

Super renowacja krucyfiksu 👍👍👍🖐️🖐️🖐️🤩🤩🤩🙏🙏🙏

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Dziękuję!

[@walterengler5709]

I have to admit what surprised me the most was the appearance of the insects tracks in the wood hidden under the paint and layers. Did not expect that. But you handled the wood very nicely to fix it all up.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I'm glad you enjoyed the result. Thank you 🙂

[@shedmanx3640]

Very well restored mate. I understand restoration of religious artefacts is an area where it is easy to offend some viewers, however I believe you put an extremely high level of work and respect into this restoration. The gold and silver leaf is beautiful but extremely difficult to achieve, especially if it is not done regularly, but your work came through again. Well done buddy.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! That's why this video will never get a lot of views; the algorithm works in such a way that it will never push sensitive content too much; however, as you observed, this video isn't to offend someone; it is just about restoring another beautiful item that could disappear soon, because 99.9% of people, even religious, will not keep it in this shape displayed in their homes. I think that I did well saving this piece and sharing it with others; maybe someone will find the techniques helpful and save another one instead of throwing it or keeping it in a basement. About the gilding, yes, you are right, it wasn't easy, probably the most time-consuming project I have ever done at this scale.

[@gilbert-noelsfeir4842]

I am a Christian and I don't understand how restoring a Crucifix to save and preserve it would offend anyone, be it the most fervent believer! Greetings from snowy Kesserwan in Mount-Lebanon.

[@daskriegsman7013]

@@gilbert-noelsfeir4842 Because the wicked flee from his holy light

[@nistaffsubs6787]

Only those Who can be offended are socialist atheist groups... 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@nistaffsubs6787]

If thats a buda or a demon you never Will see Any reaction ... People are hipócritical as shit..

[@MichelMorinMontreal]

Another successful restoration! I'm not a great fan of these traditional religious representations, but you've kept to the objective of respecting the object in its original form: well done!

[@kylettamiller6769]

Hi! I hope your holidays were joyful, and your new year has started well. I saw this today, and as I watched you hold it in your hands, turning it around and assessing what you were going to have to, I started feeling the tears starting. I just can't understand how anyone can throw something like this away. Again and again. I am also a Christian and have a deep love for my Saviour, and watching you strip away the abuse, I began to feel enlightened, for I could feel the reverence, care and love you felt in your heart as you repaired it. I think, by what you said about what it meant you could not go without it, that it'll be put somewhere that is warm and loved, as you wanted. Thank you, thank you, thank you for putting your heart and soul into this beauty and sharing it with us. I really *love* it. I also want to take a moment to thank your readers and and the people that follow you and are so kind with their replies. Take care and stay well, everybody. Blessings... K~~~ ❤

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Hi Kyletta! Thank you so much for your beautiful words. I'm delighted that you enjoyed this video too. My holidays were good and peaceful, and I've decided to share these feelings at the beginning of the new year with everyone! I hope you had the same, and I wish you a Happy New Year! 😊

[@kylettamiller6769]

@@rustyshadesrestoration Thank you so much.

[@MrsIsmena]

It's not just restoration, it's art! Good job 👏

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed the video! 🙂

[@andregauthier2143]

WOW ! God bless you my friend

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I'm happy that I could make you say wow! God bless you too!

[@sebastianlinardi]

Es un buen trabajo! Boretodo porque le has puesto una herramienta fundamental cuando se trata de restaurar un Crucifijo Católico y esa herramienta fundamental se llama: Respeto. Esto marca la diferencia para el que mira el proceso de restauración porque conlleva una carga emotiva por tratarse de algo especial para el Creyente. Que Dios bendiga tu trabajo. Gracias.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Gracias! 🙂

[@nurmaybooba]

a lovely job.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you Nora! 🙂

[@acm-3001]

Superbly done with the heart of an artist and soul of a believer.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! 🙂

[@bobjoncas2814]

...LOOKIN' GOOD, KEEP WELL IN '23...

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! 🙂

[@petecolone5125]

Love it. Nice to see JC still has some fans. God bless my friend

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! I'm glad you like it! 🙂

[@JH-ne7mr]

Nice. Would be good to see it with the rest of the set though too. You just need the M, C and the A now!

[@nicholaschelala4868]

You have a very special skill set. God bless you.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you 🙂 God bless you too!

[@BIGWojo68]

My Catholic Grandma would be proud. Thank you!!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you for watching! 🙂

[@janetrutherford8568]

That is absolutely beautiful.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you!

[@robertunderwood3393]

You have such an amazing talent. What a beautiful restoration. Thank you for sharing Sir.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you so much! 🙂

[@mskayla7747]

Stunning. 👍

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video Kayla!

[@carlmcgee1623]

A holy endeavor worth heavenly praise.. God bless you sir !

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! 🙂

[@Алик-Звездунов]

Красивая реставрация, здорово! 👍😊

[@raoullevan6550]

Great work. I know, for painting icones myself, how difficult ít is for fixing gold- and silverleaves. Beautifully done. Thanks for sharing.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you. That's true, it isn't easy, especially if the surface isn't flat. Thank you so much for watching, and I would love to see your icons; I have a Facebook page and Instagram; you can send me some photos if you want. Cheers!

[@jakepierson6309]

Bro that is amazing!!! Looks great!!!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you Jake! 🙂

[@wireworks616]

Beautiful. What a great dedication to our Savior. Fantastic job.🙏👍

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you!

[@hypopastel22]

Beautiful! God bless you.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! God bless you too!

[@sarahivsutterb747]

I have such a gorgeous and awesome crucifix in perfect shape inherited from an old friend of mine and I love it so very much because it is so wonderful and stunning to see! Thank you for letting us participate in this work on this one here and have a wonderful and peaceful day and lovely greetings from Sarah!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you Sarah! Have a lovely day too!

[@haraldappl]

Tolle Arbeit !!! Wunderschön

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Danke!

[@dalmiroubina2162]

Superb restoration

[@giseleyheralde8847]

Que belleza como recuperas todo gracias por la humanidad y su historia a través de los objetos utilizados ...gracias...gracias...gracias

[@Oleg-yf2lz]

Nice done. Great job 👏 👍 I think that without helper (cat) the work won't be done😂

[@debbielowe9464]

Brilliant transformation and really enjoyed watching this xxx

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I'm happy that you enjoyed the video! Thank you! 🙂

[@Givulinovich]

The beauty is stunning. 💕❤️💕

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I'm glad you like it! 🙂

[@harveypost1841]

U certainly knock urself out on this restoration.😄😇☝️👍

[@ravenraven5377]

Something about unnailing Jesus from the cross and then nailing him back in felt kinda messed up 😂 Amazing restoration my friend.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

It was hard for me too, but someone has to do it too. To make and restore such an items.

[@loveshorses7]

What a wonderful video, you are amazing.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you so much!

[@Midwest_Mutt04]

God bless you and your very skilled hands! This turned out beautifully. ❤️

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you 🙂 God bless you too!

[@guillaumeroncin5870]

"Jesus the Nazarene, King of the Jews" meaning of the letters I N R I

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

That's right! 👍

[@williamstyers4264]

Yes, people forget that there was no letter J in the Roman alphabet. Wonderful restoration.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you William! 🙂

[@raihanfarrelofficial]

IESUS NAZARETUS REX IUDAELORUM

[@pimientanegra2680]

Una belleza, te felicito!!!!!!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

🙂

[@HJHecking]

I have watched several of your relaxing and artistic videos. I always wonder what you do with all the finished projects? Do you have a store? Link??

[@marselaselenesantoslopez]

Beautiful 😍😍😍😍

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you 🙂

[@angelabonini3366]

Maravilhoso trabalho!!!❤❤

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Gracias!

[@DrHutOfHandcraft]

Really impressive work 👍🏼

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you 🙂

[@marcianogueirademoraes4790]

Ficou magnífico, parabéns

[@jamesfield5346]

Holy cow... you can media blasting wood without pitting it or damaging it? What media do you use and do you have to adjust the air pressure really low or what?

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Of course, you can. Many restorers use sandblasting to clean the wood. It is the most efficient. I'm using black corundum. 0.1 mm at a pressure under 7 Bar. Here you can read more about sandblasting Wooden parts: www.finepowertools.com/woodworking/sandblasting-wood/

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Soon I'll get a powerful laser that can clean wood too. Stay tuned it! 😉

[@bozenagargas1807]

Great job!!!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you 🙂

[@angieauger9010]

Lovely, you are a skilled and talented man to take on restoring your projects, I just found your channel and I am binge watching as I love to tinker myself.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you, Angie! I'm glad you enjoyed the videos. 🙂

[@x84pav84x]

19:26 для пайки таких вещей используйте паяльник с плоским жалом и хорошую кислоту, например, ортофосфорную.

[@selmamariasantos4775]

Lindo trabalho, que Deus abençoe sempre você 🙏

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Gracias!

[@joesony5196]

I enjoyed to see the steps of the transformation , you did very well Bro.Good luck to your channel.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I'm glad to hear that, Joe! Thank you, and good luck to you too!

[@magentalady]

What was the figurine made out of and did it feel creepy when you cleaned it?

[@kevintuituu8108]

Absolutely beautiful! Blessings to you! Fr. Kevin Tuitu'u -- Australia.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you Kevin! 🙂

[@coldcountess]

Beautiful !!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you Sheila! 🙂

[@pameladawkins3886]

I was holding my breath every time you removed a piece.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I had emotions too.

[@sheilatodd7280]

Absolutely beautiful job. I had my doubts when you were taking it apart. I was afraid it had deteriorated too far and it would be impossible to fix back like it was. But I have to say I'm sorry for doubting you! I've watched your restorations before and always forgot to subscribe. But not this time. Again...beautifully awesome job.

[@raziel3726]

Amazing Restoration 👍🏾👍🏻

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you Raziel! 🙂

[@oneshotme]

Even in bad shape it was still beautiful!! Would love to own this even before you restored it!! Beautiful restoration and you did a wonderful job restoring it as well!!!! Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thanks! This means that you very much like old stuff that is decaying. My wife didn't even want to let me inside the house with it in that shape, but after I restored she accepted it in our place 😅 Watch @BrosOfDecay on KZbin; I bet you will love that channel.

[@oneshotme]

@@rustyshadesrestoration You're welcome!! I'll have to go check it out and no my wife might not have let me take it inside the house but she might have for that though LOL Keep up the great work

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

😅 Thank you! Let me know if you like my recommendation! Cheers!

[@DaleDix]

The artist didn't make it to be old and ugly. He meant it to look beautiful like it does now.

[@athaxan2110]

Very difficult restoration. Congrats!!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you 🙂

[@ramiruhig5558]

Brilliant restoration, so nice to see the result 🥰

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I'm glad you like it! 🙂 Thank you!

[@matthewalexander2436]

Stunning, and thank you for doing this. ❤

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you Matthew! 🙂

[@michaelfeghali9943]

Much respect for this work of art 🙏💪💪🫀

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you so much, Michael! I'm happy to know that you enjoyed the video.

[@flaviakoch7378]

Well done!!!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you Flavia! 🙂

[@catherinebarriere-savy8126]

Magnifique ça fait plaisir de vous voir le restaurer avec délicatesse

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Merci

[@julienghanadan8311]

Great job on antique sacred relic restoration gilded in gold and sliver rusty shades restoration 😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you Julien 🙂

[@cdavis4857]

Beautifully done, sir!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! 🙂

[@MoYvStarkey]

What is the figurine made of. Beautiful job. Thank you.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! The figurine is made from biscuit porcelain. Biscuit porcelain is a type of semi-porcelain, or soft-paste, ceramic material made from finely-ground stoneware clay that is fired at a low temperature (around 1,000°C/1,832°F). It is often given a very light biscuit glaze to provide a soft, matte biscuit colour. Biscuit porcelain is used to make various items, from dinnerware and decorative items to figurines.

[@bluesSGL]

I was looking for this. I thought it might have been ivory.

[@g2358]

Parabéns pelo capricho e cuidado ,ficou muito bom 👏👏👏

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Obrigado!

[@rosie.garcia906]

Good job you're very talented person

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you Rosie!

[@Nenezilla]

Fantastic job!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you! 🙂

[@armandoreyes3053]

impressive restoration. God Bless your hands and heart

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you Armando! God bless you too!

[@besnik3177]

sehr gut gemacht BRAVO

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! 🙂

[@dhanushkumar297]

SUPER VERY BEAUTIFUL WORK GOD BLESS YOU

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! 🙂

[@FransVranken1]

Nice restoration thanks for sharing with us

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you Frans! 🙂

[@schimpfigor5931]

Браво Маэстро!!!

[@kathiecondon9187]

As a practicing Catholic I appreciate the care you showed restoring this beautiful crucifix. There were several places I didn’t believe it could look good, but you showed how detail oriented you are. Blessings on you and your work.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you Katie! I'm happy to know that you enjoyed the restoration process. 🙂

[@jeromegilly]

Bless you my friend

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

God bless you too!

[@ВикторГалянин]

Спасибо, шикарная реставрация, здорово. Лайк однозначно.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@raoullevan6550]

Oh, I forgót, what is the brand you are using for cleaning thé biscuit. Can I find ít in France?

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

There is no brand, just a little warm water with dish soap. 🙂

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

The rotary toothbrush is a must, too, for delicate cleaning.

[@patlloyd8218]

Hi you have made a beautiful job of the cross well done

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Hi Pat! I'm glad you enjoyed the restoration process. 🙂

[@francesbyrne4935]

I absolutely love ❤️ love love this restoration. Well done gentlemen

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you so much! 🙂

[@sunnisparks9889]

did you use real silver leaf for the gilding? im curious since silver tarnishes. when im gilding for paintings i tend to use imitation silver which uses aluminium

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

That's right. The silver leaf that I used is an imitation, but even this gave me quite a lot of trouble because it tarnished, too, very quickly, especially if the glue wasn't dry enough.

[@kylobear7991]

Great job!! Really interesting how much work all the individual pieces are

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you. Yes, it took a few days to make them look like that.

[@crabtonia]

Superb work, as always...I am intrigued to learn that the filigree-work was lead...or did I misunderstand?...dgp/uk

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Yes it was

[@Hgro-d3t]

Добрый вечер, Джонни. Как я поняла это ажурное украшение сделано из свинца? А свинец же вроде бы опасен? Радиоактивен или что то в этом роде... Ещё краску проверяют содержит она свинец или нет, и если содержит, то это очень плохо на сколько я понимаю. Не опасно держать такую безусловно прекрасную вещь в доме так близко к себе?

[@Skipper.]

Amazing and a wonderful result.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you Tony! I'm glad you enjoyed the video! 🙂

[@drasiella]

Anyone else who watched Baumgartner Restorations started yelling in their mind to put gesso on the wood before gilding?

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Unfortunately, I didn't see that video, so I didn't know about gesso. This was the first time when I had to use gold leaf in a project, so please don't be too harsh. 🙂

[@drasiella]

@@rustyshadesrestoration Im just joking, we are a niche fandom who know his work very well. I do hope that your gilding lasts a long time. I love your work a lot ❤

[@Argel_Aurelian_Tal]

masterpiece work, very difficult and requiring really specific patience, Dominus tecum

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you for your appreciation. All you mentioned is true. I invested a lot of care and love in this beautiful antique crucifix, and I'm happy to know that someone can see this.

[@RestorationAustralia]

Very nice, well done.😊

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@nevillesmith9795]

I agree with cat-spector...the restoration was something special That was a meow of approval😂

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Hahah! 🤣

[@marthasherwin46]

This was interesting to watch. This icon is not of my faith but I appreciate the attention to detail and care given to restoration.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you! 🙂

[@RestorationVideo]

*_Another perfect restoration. Thank you for sharing it. Keep up the fantastic work._*

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you and Happy New Year! 🙂

[@cecilgore495]

beautifully done, THANK YOU.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you Cecil! 🙂 I'm glad you enjoyed this video!

[@HashMaster9000]

Please tell me that if that cross is as old as you said it is that you did a lead paint test before scraping the paint off the cross and made sure it was safe before creating all that paint dust. I just hope that was done before the video.

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I always do the test, and if it is positive, I show it in the video; if it is negative, it doesn't have the sense to show it in each video. My old audience is used to this already. Thank you for your care and for watching.

[@geraldjones4565]

Awesome work

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you Gerald 🙂

[@rogeliobaez3879]

Very nice restoration, I only have one question, is that base level? One of the corners looks like it's off

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you. Everything is alright with the base.

[@danieldevite668]

Nice work

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Thank you Daniel! 🙂