Specialization in Creative Botanical Mixed Media Techniques

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 Domestika addresses the topic: Gilding with gold leaf, which is part of the Domestika online course: Specialization in Creative Botanical Mixed Media Techniques. Master delicate embroidery on tulle with natural flowers, blending traditional textile techniques and botanical elements.

Partial transcription of the video

“In this lesson. i will teach you how to apply gold leaf to your pressed flowers. Could this be an idea? To add a touch of magic to your compositions. The principle of gilding is a technique which involves applying thin sheets of metal. mainly gold. but also aluminum or copper. This technique has been used since antiquity. used from Antiquity to the present day. this artisanal technique is applied to art objects. religious items. but also to architecture and jewelry. I use this technique in my own way. and it is certainly not Absolutely. I favor using gold leaf in flake form instead of whole...”

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Course summary for: Specialization in Creative Botanical Mixed Media Techniques

• Level: Beginner
• 12 students
• 6 units
• 67 lessons (9h 31m)
• 27 downloads

• Category

  Craft, Illustration

• Areas

  DIY, Embroidery, Fine Arts, Floral & Plant Design, Painting, Watercolor Painting