Guided Workshop: Paint a Gold-Finished Glass Sign
A guided course by Il Letterista , Typographers and Painters
Create handcrafted glass signs using painting and gilding techniques, enhancing details and elegant finishes.
Discover the art of creating eye-catching glass signs with gold details. Learn to precisely transfer your design to glass, defining the final layout before preparing the surface. Follow the painting process, outlining sharp edges and applying shading to add depth and character. Each step is designed to ensure an elegant and professional result, with particular attention to finishing and details.
Immerse yourself in the world of gilding, a touch that gives a luxurious and timeless look to your creations. Discover how to expertly apply gold leaf, adding brilliance and sophistication to your projects. This journey into the world of glass signage combines tradition and creativity, allowing you to create timeless pieces with a beauty that evolves and improves with the years. Create a sign that not only conveys a message, but also becomes a work of art in itself.
What will you learn in this online course?
7 lessons & 7 downloads
- 9 students
- 7 lessons (1h 0m)
- 7 downloads
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Italian, German, English, Spanish (Latam), French, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Turkish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
The project involves creating a handcrafted glass sign with gold trim. Starting with the design, you transfer the image to the glass, prepare the surface, apply the color and gold details, and finish with shading and gilding for a refined effect.
Who is this online course for?
Art and design enthusiasts, creatives eager to explore traditional techniques, lettering professionals, artisans, and visual artists will find this course an opportunity to enrich their skills and develop unique glass projects with gold details.
Requirements and materials
Advanced knowledge isn't necessary. All you need is glass, gold leaf, brushes, acrylic paints, tape, a cutter, and a ruler. A good dose of patience and precision helps. A well-lit space ensures optimal results during the creative process.
Il Letterista
A guided course by Il Letterista
Joe is a renowned typographer and sign painter with over ten years of experience in typography and graphic design. He is the founder of AlfaType, a type foundry dedicated to font design, and has worked with various international companies and brands.
Rocco is a distinguished designer and sign painter with a university degree in graphic design and over ten years of professional experience. He has collaborated with numerous Italian companies and various tech startups.
Through their joint venture, Il Letterista, founded in 2017, Joe and Rocco aim to preserve the artisanal techniques of typography and lettering, promoting a more human and artistic approach to visual communication.
Content
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Guided Workshop: Paint a Gold-Finished Glass Sign
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Podcast: Golden Letters and Time: The Eternal Alchemy of Glass Signs
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Sign design and dusting preparation
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Effects and final design
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Preparing the glass support
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Painting, Outlining and Finishing
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Background and shades
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Gilding
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Final project
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
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Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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FAQs
What are Domestika's online courses?
Domestika courses are online classes that allow you to learn new skills and create incredible projects. All our courses include the opportunity to share your work with other students and/or teachers, creating an active learning community. We offer different formats:
Original Courses: Complete classes that combine videos, texts, and educational materials to complete a specific project from start to finish.
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Specialization Courses: Learning paths with various expert teachers on the same topic, perfect for becoming a specialist by learning from different approaches.
Guided Courses: Practical experiences ideal for directly acquiring specific skills.
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When do the guided courses start and when do they finish?
All guided courses are 100% online, so once they're published, guided courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
What do Domestika's guided courses include?
The guided courses are divided into different modules. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with other students, as well as share your work and your final project, creating a community around the guided courses.
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