Crowood Press - Contemporary Illumination
Contemporary Illumination
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- 176-page hardcover guide to gilding
- Modern gold leaf application techniques
- Traditional manuscript gesso and shell gold
- Sgraffito and tooling methods explained
- Alternative metal leaf with tarnish prevention
- Writing techniques with and on gold
- 8.5 x 10.25 format with visual examples
Master traditional and modern gilding techniques for luminous manuscript art
Applying gold leaf with readily-available adhesive sizes, preparing manuscript gesso from scratch, and creating shell gold for fine detail work. Toni Watts moves beyond basic application into sophisticated surface treatments, sgraffito techniques that reveal designs beneath the gold, tooling methods that add texture and dimension, and approaches for working with alternative metal leafs while preventing tarnish.
The book addresses practical challenges illuminators actually face: achieving crisp edges, building up dimensional surfaces, and integrating gilded elements with calligraphy and illustration. Detailed examples show writing both with gold and onto gold surfaces, techniques that demand different handling. Each method includes clear explanations of materials, preparation, and execution. Whether you're adapting historical manuscript techniques or developing contemporary illuminated work, you'll find tested approaches that work with modern materials while respecting traditional craftsmanship. 176 pages of instruction provide the depth needed to move beyond basic gilding into refined, professional-quality results.
