Colorful Herbarium from A to Z
Gilding with gold leaf
A course by Fiona Luciani , Plant Designer
Joined February 2022
About the video: Gilding with gold leaf
Overview
“In this lesson I will show you how I add gold leaf to pressed flowers. A nice way to create even more magic by arranging it in flakes or large fragments.”
In this video lesson Fiona Luciani addresses the topic: Gilding with gold leaf, which is part of the Domestika online course: Colorful Herbarium from A to Z. Create your own herbarium and frame a beautiful rosace motif. Start your botanical journey today..
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson I will teach you how to apply gold leaf to your pressed flowers. This can be an idea to bring a little magic to your compositions. The principle of gilding is a technique which consists of applying thin sheets of metal, mainly gold, but also aluminum or copper. Used from antiquity to the present day, this artisanal technique applies to art objects, to objects of worship, but also architecture and jewelry. I use this technique in my own way and it is certainly not academic. In fact, I prefer to use gold leaf in the form of flakes and not as a whole sheet. So, they are easier t...”
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Course summary for: Colorful Herbarium from A to Z
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Category
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Areas
Arts & Crafts, Collage, DIY, Fine Arts, Floral & Plant Design
Fiona Luciani
A course by Fiona Luciani
Fiona Luciani is a renowned plant designer specializing in herbariums, with a deep passion for patterns, textures, and colors. Based in Paris, she founded Chemin des Marettes in 2018, combining her background in fashion and textile design with her love for nature.
Her success is evident in the diverse collaborations she has undertaken with brands such as Girl Undiscovered, Exaconta, Des Petits Hauts, and Cartland, bringing a poetic and nostalgic touch to each project.
Fiona is also the author of a book where she shares her knowledge about the art of creating herbariums. Her unique approach and dedication to preserving the ephemeral have made her a standout in the world of botanical design, serving as an inspiration to many.
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