Lettering & Gold Leaf: The Basics of Reverse Glass Gilding
A course by Elena Albertoni , Lettering Artist and Gilder
Learn the basics of reverse glass gilding and create unique and shiny decorative lettering by hand
Gold lettering on inverted glass is considered the pinnacle of a letterer's work. Elena Albertoni is a Berlin-based lettering artist, letterer and gilder who is dedicated to this art and has already won awards for his work, such as first place for "the most beautiful shop" at the Vienna Sign Week.
In this course she wants to show you a way to experiment with this ancient, artistic and traditional technique and discover its potential. Together with her, you will learn to create a decorative letter in a photo frame, which you will make with real gold leaf to capture all eyes or to give to a special person.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 21 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (19)
- 1,098 students
- 15 lessons (3h 12m)
- 21 additional resources (1 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: German, English, Spanish (Latam), French, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish
- German · Spanish · English · Portuguese · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
As your final project, you'll hand-create a one-of-a-kind decorative letter in an eye-catching gold mirror finish, which will beautifully adorn any wall.
Who is this online course for?
Gold lettering on inverted glass is a fairly demanding technique that requires careful execution of a series of steps. However, the course is aimed at anyone with a passion for letters and an interest in ancient techniques and traditional trades.
Requirements and materials
Previous experience with lettering and typography will be helpful in designing your motif. Experience with brush lettering is also recommended. As for materials, you'll need gold leaf, a frame glass that can be changed, a flat brush, a brush for lettering, a pencil, glass cleaner, masking tape, tracing paper, chalk, 100% cotton, synthetic enamel varnish, distilled water, glue water-based and gelatin-based. At the beginning of the course, Elena will explain several options that adapt to different budgets and needs.
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Elena Albertoni
A course by Elena Albertoni
Elena Albertoni was born in Italy and has lived in Berlin since 2004, where she works as a typeface artist, gilder, and sign painter. After studying graphic design and typography in France, she moved to Berlin and started working as a typeface designer. She has developed various styles typefaces and fonts, and has worked for Lucas De Groot for years, mainly producing his internationally known typefaces.In parallel, in 2005 he founded his own foundry, Anatoletype, to publish typefaces that emerged from his own initiative.
In 2013, to rediscover calligraphy and lettering and further develop her skills, she started organizing a series of events and workshops with foreign specialists (MAKE! Skilled Hands). In 2015, he founded his own studio, La Letteria, where he dedicates himself to all kinds of lettering and creates different and original solutions, each one adapted to the needs of his clients. In 2017, it won first prize for the most beautiful shop in Vienna at Sign Week Vienna.
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Inspirations
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U2
Introduction to Gold Leaf
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The Materials
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The Gold Leaf: History and Origin
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Gold Leaf Varieties
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U3
Preparation and Practice
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Practice with the Brush on Glass 1
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Practice with the Brush on Glass 2
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The Design of Your Own Motif
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Preparation of Gelatine Solution and Glass Cleaning
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Handling Gold Leaf
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U4
The Creation of a Golden Letter
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The Gilding
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The Application of the Motif with the Brush
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Removing Excess Gold
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Decorative Elements and Background
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Last Tips
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FP
Final project
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Lettering & Gold Leaf: The Basics of Reverse Glass Gilding
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Es un gran curso por parte de Elena Albertoni, muy enriquecedor, sin embargo la traducción al español no es muy buena y los links para conseguir el material del curso resultan difíciles de conseguir ya que son opciones o tiendas fuera, en mi caso de México. Hay que hacer labor de investigación para encontrar lo necesario para poner en práctica este curso , de ahí en fuera lo recomiendo totalmente, Elena es una estupenda artista!
Curso sencillo y fácil de seguir. Aunque algo básico, he podido aprender la técnica a la perfección, los materiales son fáciles de conseguir.
¡Excelente curso y una gran maestra!
Se entregan los pasos adecuados y secretos dorados para lograr un trabajo en pan de oro de gran nivel.
El primero de muchos, a seguir experimentando y estudiando.
Muy recomendable. ¡Muchas gracias!
Great course!
Gostei do curso, a professora explica as diversas etapas com clareza e é de fácil entendimento, embora tive dificuldade com as legendas em português, que achei um pouco confusas.
Outra dificuldade é quanto à alguns materiais solicitados, pois não encontro com facilidade em minha cidade no Brasil. Havia feito um outro curso na plataforma com o mesmo problema.