Gold Gilding on Glass
A course by Tozer Signs , Multidisciplinary artist
Learn gold gilding on glass from scratch. Prepare glass, apply gold and create stunning designs.
Learn gold gilding on glass from scratch. Prepare glass, apply gold and create stunning designs.
Embark on a captivating journey into the world of traditional sign writing and gold-leaf gilding on glass. Led by Tozer, a renowned sign writer, gold leaf artist, and muralist based in Bristol, United Kingdom, you'll have the opportunity to learn the time-honored techniques and skills behind these fascinating crafts.
Tozer's passion for preserving hard-earned techniques and championing tradition shines through in this course. Through a step-by-step approach, you'll explore the art of reverse water gilding on glass, both for lettering and illustration. You'll gain a brief historical perspective of the craft and discover tricks to find inspiration for your own designs.
With Tozer's guidance, you'll delve into the materials needed and essential safety measures to ensure a smooth and enjoyable creative process. From lining the design to painting the outline and background, you'll learn the meticulous process of creating stunning sign artwork. The course also covers the intricate process of gold leaf application, teaching you how to achieve a bright, pure finish without imperfections.
What will you learn in this online course?
19 lessons & 24 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (17)
- 1,642 students
- 19 lessons (2h 48m)
- 24 additional resources (1 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
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- Level: Beginner
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What is this course's project?
You'll have the opportunity to demonstrate your newfound skills and creativity by producing a letter of your choice using enamel paints, gold leaf, and traditional techniques. Guided by Tozer, you'll apply the techniques learned to create a visually stunning and unique sign artwork that reflects your personal style.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Tozer es una talentosa rotulista, artista de pan de oro y muralista que vive en Bristol, Reino Unido. Ayudada por la pasión por preservar las técnicas tradicionales de rotulación y defender la belleza de la artesanía hecha a mano, Tozer se ha ganado un nombre a través de la creación de obras de arte cautivadoras y atemporales.
A lo largo de su carrera, Tozer ha trabajado en numerosos encargos, que van desde intrincadas calcomanías para automóviles hasta impresionantes arte mural. Su experiencia ha sido reconocida y presentada en varias revistas y, en 2021, Tozer fue una de las cinco finalistas de Modern Crafter en los Premios Independientes del Reino Unido.
Combinando precisión científica y libertad creativa, el arte de Tozer apacigua tanto su lado perfeccionista como su lado imaginativo. Su dedicación al oficio y el aprendizaje continuo se reflejan en su trabajo, mostrando la habilidad, el amor y la magia que aporta a cada pieza.
Requirements and materials
You'll need a 4 mm pane of glass, enamels, gold leaf, and a range of other tools and materials specified by Tozer. These materials will allow you to immerse yourself in the techniques taught in the course and create stunning sign artwork. Gather the required materials, and get ready to embark on a captivating journey into the world of sign writing and gold-leaf gilding on glass.
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A course by Tozer Signs
Tozer is a talented sign writer, gold leaf artist, and muralist based in Bristol, United Kingdom. With a passion for preserving traditional sign writing techniques and championing the beauty of handmade craftsmanship, Tozer has built a reputation for creating captivating and timeless sign artwork.
Throughout their career, Tozer has worked on numerous commissions, ranging from intricate car decals to impressive wall art. Her expertise has been recognized and featured in several magazines, and in 2021, Tozer was one of the five finalists for Modern Crafter at the UK Independent Awards.
Combining scientific precision and creative freedom, Tozer's art appeases both their perfectionist and imaginative sides. Her dedication to the craft and continuous learning shines through in her work, showcasing the skill, love, and magic she brings to every piece.
Content
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U1
Introduction to Tozer Signs
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
The Basics of Signwriting and Gilding
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A Brief History of Signwriting and Gilding
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Finding Inspiration
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Materials
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Safety Measures
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The Design
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U3
Preparing the Glass
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Lining up the Design
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Cleaning the Glass
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Brush Practice 1
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Brush Practice 2
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Painting Outlines on the Glass
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Painting the Background
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U4
Gilding the Sign
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Preparing the Gold Size
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Gilding
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Finishing the Gild
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U5
Taking the Work Further
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Photographing for Social Media
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Pricing
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Packaging
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FP
Final project
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Gold Gilding on Glass
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
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nonsoloartevg
The course is very nicely taught but the Unit 5 is missing the gilding pricing template in the "Resources" section that the teacher mentions multiple times in the video!
I would find that template a very useful document to explore and the fact that is missing penalizes a bit the well thought out architecture of the course.
I wrote a message to the teacher to ask for that! I hope she will reply!
rosarioriesco
Me gusto el curso ,porque la tecnica es facinante. Pero realmente creo que es un arte que hay que aprender en un taller presencial. Ademas yo no he podido encontrar las hojas de oro.
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fabian_da_costa
cours trè complet avec de bons exemples de la part de la formatrice
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theangrykitten
Exactly what I was looking for and hoping to learn! The lessons are perfectly clear, well paced, and easy for beginners to understand. Thanks, Tozer! :)
xistianne
Amazing course! Tozer is very clear and give us a lot of tips . I really recomend this course. Looking foward to make a carrer in signpainting.