Article · chumik.art
How to make shell gold – a practical guide
By chumik
- Type
- Article
- Level
- Intermediate
- Price
- Free
- Published
- 2020
About this lesson
Six steps for turning gold leaf into paint in the Indian miniature tradition: dissolving leaf in gum arabic, grinding for an hour or more, washing, filtering, decanting and drying, with a dozen process photos.
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