I had seen information about Frances Federer's efforts to publish a book about gilding on (under) glass. Even though it was available directly via Frances last year, it is now available on Amazon which is a boon to those of us who seem to live on the computer,
Frances is certainly expert in her field, and her book, Gold Leaf, Paint & Glass contains much information on the history of the craft, as well as some interesting tips/techniques I was not aware of - so it will be fun to try them on my traditional work. In addition, seeing some of the more creative projects might inspire me to move out of the antique world for a change.
This is probably not the best book for the novice - particularly if you require a great deal of assurance or hand-holding, but careful reading should keep you on track. She does offer the pattern for a project, but rank beginners should probably start with some small sample pieces until they get the hang of the technique.
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