Lettering & Gold Leaf: The Basics of Reverse Glass Gilding
Preparation of Gelatine Solution and Glass Cleaning
A course by Elena Albertoni , Lettering Artist and Gilder
About the video: Preparation of Gelatine Solution and Glass Cleaning
Overview
“Successful gilding always starts with a perfectly clean glass. In this lesson I'll show you how I do it and how to prepare the gelatin solution.”
In this video lesson Elena Albertoni addresses the topic: Preparation of Gelatine Solution and Glass Cleaning, which is part of the Domestika online course: Lettering & Gold Leaf: The Basics of Reverse Glass Gilding. Learn the basics of reverse glass gilding and create unique and shiny decorative lettering by hand.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson. we will learn the best methods to get your glass ready for gilding. Additionally. i'll demonstrate how to make a perfect gelatin solution. This is what I do in every practical session: To save time. i soak the sheet gelatin while cleaning glass. needs to soak a bit. i use this time to clean the glass. The gelatin solution must be freshly prepared time. If I notice the task might take longer. i make it fresh every 3-4 hours to maintain its effectiveness I prefer to prepare it fresh every 3-4 hours to maintain its effectiveness and ensure it stays This process is always quick ...”
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Course summary for: Lettering & Gold Leaf: The Basics of Reverse Glass Gilding
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Calligraphy, Hand Lettering, Lettering
Elena Albertoni
A course by Elena Albertoni
Elena Albertoni was born in Italy and has lived in Berlin since 2004, where she works as a typeface artist, gilder, and sign painter. After studying graphic design and typography in France, she moved to Berlin and started working as a typeface designer. She has developed various styles typefaces and fonts, and has worked for Lucas De Groot for years, mainly producing his internationally known typefaces.In parallel, in 2005 he founded his own foundry, Anatoletype, to publish typefaces that emerged from his own initiative.
In 2013, to rediscover calligraphy and lettering and further develop her skills, she started organizing a series of events and workshops with foreign specialists (MAKE! Skilled Hands). In 2015, he founded his own studio, La Letteria, where he dedicates himself to all kinds of lettering and creates different and original solutions, each one adapted to the needs of his clients. In 2017, it won first prize for the most beautiful shop in Vienna at Sign Week Vienna.
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