Gilded Vellum/Washi Paper Workshop Day 1

Topics to Cover

• Safety

• Why I have selected these materials and processes [show n’ tell]

• What makes a good print to gild

• Using your printer, settings, overcoming obstacles

• Demonstrations. all steps, how to set up workspace

• Printing a vellum Epson P600 [P7000 considerations] Timing

• Varnishing, signing, mark making

• Masking print and coating with gilding size. Design considerations.

• Conservation of materials for quality and cost savings

• Gilding; patent, loose leaf, rolls

• Not panicking & how to fix undesired effects.

• How to preserve the work.

• Have fun, go to town and make some!

• Kevin’s private online group invite.

Gilding Workshop Day 2

• Recap & Q+A of Day 1

• Demonstrations for solutions to problems with previous images

• Discussion of other papers.

• Specific coating with other papers and some other adhesives.

• Water based materials, sprays, my approach

• Thinking and working through difficulties. An approach.

• How to set up, sources, best practices, best pricing for supplies, how to charge, how to display

• Practice with several very thin materials.

• Gilding on glass and acrylic. Specialty brushes and adhesives.

• Getting them home, framing questions and pack up!

• Final questions, considerations.