Documenting a process
Applying gold leaf
After taking my weave off the loom, it was then time to apply the gold leaf. The first step was applying the metal leaf adhesive, and then letting it dry for fifteen minutes, however as I became familiar with the process I discovered that leaving the adhesive to dry for longer worked more effectively.
The procedure was very meticulous and frustrating at times, however rather enjoyable towards the end as I understood what methods of application were most successful.
A steady hand and a gentle approach were key for the gold leaf to bond properly. I discovered that the thicker the yarn the more difficult it was to get the gold leaf to stay in place and stick down.
After taking my weave off the loom, it was then time to apply the gold leaf. The first step was applying the metal leaf adhesive, and then letting it dry for fifteen minutes, however as I became familiar with the process I discovered that leaving the adhesive to dry for longer worked more effectively.
The procedure was very meticulous and frustrating at times, however rather enjoyable towards the end as I understood what methods of application were most successful.
A steady hand and a gentle approach were key for the gold leaf to bond properly. I discovered that the thicker the yarn the more difficult it was to get the gold leaf to stay in place and stick down.
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