Automotive (and Motorcycle) Gold Leafing

Gary Jenson, world class pin striping master, reveals the secrets of gold-leafing for automotive applications as demonstrated on metal panels and a motorcycle gas tank. In-depth product introductions and top pro tricks make this the only video of its kind.

The instruction includes:

how to create a prismatic star
stencil techniques
burnishing techniques
how to use slow and quick sizing
how to remove masks
how to apply gold leaf
varieties of leafs: patent, 23-karat, aluminum, composition, rolled, loose
how to correct mistakes
tickling
how to achieve the 3-d effect
how to paint for gold-leaf lettering
how to transfer patterns
use of a tack rag
how to apply size with a paintbrush
lettering demonstration
how to tint size
how to test the readiness of size
engine turning technique
how to use the spinet tool
surface prep
palette technique
feathering with a paintbrush
how to make a burnishing tool
the checkerboard effect
how to use acetate stencils
how to add color to gold leaf
how to overlap leafs properly
how climatic conditions affect fold leafing
how to avoid scoring gold leaf
how to apply House of Kolor kandy concentrates onto gold leaf
how to avoid seams
and much more!

(about 58 minutes)

This video was added to our catalog on May 12, 2005 in Vehicles::Painting.

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I found this video informative. He does a great job demonstrating the correct time to apply the leaf by showing you the results of applying too early, applying at ideal time, and too late. He also offers tips on how to blend sheets of leaf without a visible seam. The video production is high quality.

This is a great dvd for goldleafing! I found this to be very good on the what to use and how to use it!! overall outsatnding!

Gary Jensen is an excellent instructor. This video is well planned and is great for learning gold leafing.

I rented this dvd and was very surprised. The quality, instruction, and techniques are super.Sometimes having a book just doesn't do it enough. After watching this I did some leafing and it turned out very nice. This has opened up a new world for me understanding gold leafing. The key is in not rushing the process. John A.

Very informative & interesting with attention to details...I would recommend to anyone wanting to get their fingers in the gold!

I have been painting cars and doing bodywork as a side-line for about 15 years. I am now getting more into the custom field and maybe as a full time gig. This video was very informative and clear, covered the basics very well and gave some excellent ideas on how to get some great looks out of your leaf with different ideas on burnishing. The one thing I would have liked to have seen are some ways to cure some of the common mistakes and problems that will inevitably arise whether you are new to this or pro, also more info on the pros and cons of comp. leaf vs. real gold would have been nice. I would definitely recommend this video for anyone looking to add the 'Midas' touch to their custom. Chuck

A very good DVD, but also really fast paced, so keep your finger on the pause button. I wish there had been some thing about fixing mistakes.

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