Making The Magic Appear - Gilding. 2 - Applying the Silver Leaf.
Channel: Hilary Bravo
Date: 2021-03-23

I added a second coat of acrylic gilding size to give a denser base for the silver to adhere to. Applying Sterling Silver leaf to the base of  the paper mache dish. I'm using a thick silver leaf that is a transfer leaf. You can also use loose silver leaf.
It makes a really beautiful finish. 

00.12 applying the silver leaf
02.44 I complete this process and get back to you