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by Keith Margis
Thu Aug 09, 2012 1:00 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Gilding a cast aluminum plaque
Replies: 5
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Re: Gilding a cast aluminum plaque

Well, the plaques are arriving today, but 14 days after clear coat won't be until next Thursday?
Is it really necessary to wait that long, my installation deadline is next Saturday, and I'm not sure how long the gilding will take.

Also, should I lightly sand before applying the size?

thanks
by Keith Margis
Tue Aug 07, 2012 11:04 am
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Gilding a cast aluminum plaque
Replies: 5
Views: 5864

Re: Gilding a cast aluminum plaque

Thanks for the response,
The clear is a two part automotive grade acrylic polyurethane,

Their Gemini aluminum plaques
by Keith Margis
Mon Aug 06, 2012 8:04 pm
Forum: The Hand Lettering Forum
Topic: Gilding a cast aluminum plaque
Replies: 5
Views: 5864

Gilding a cast aluminum plaque

Hi, I'm going to be gilding the raised lettering on a cast aluminum plaque. I'm pretty inexperienced with gold leaf and would appreciate any suggestions, as far as say what carat or type of leaf to use, or should I use sealer, The plaque is new, and has a clear coat. The finished sign will be outdoo...