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Learn Verre Églomisé by Marybeth Ting/The Basics of Verre Églomisé
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The Basics of Verre Églomisé

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Learn the ancient art of verre églomisé. The process of reverse painting and gilding with genuine gold leaf on glass for a lustrous finish.
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Class Description

In this comprehensive online class, you will learn the entire process of verre églomisé from start to finish. Students will learn:

  • Gilding preparation and tools required
  • How to prepare gilding size 
  • How to apply genuine gold leaf and troubleshooting mistakes
  • Reverse painting and backing up your work
  • 6 different etching techniques
  • 3 gilding projects to apply the skills you have learned
Lifetime access to over 5+ hours of video content followed by comprehensive notes, and a student-only forum. All skill levels are welcome.


Class Content

Module 1: Course Introduction

Tools & Materials
A message from the Society of Gilders
Basics of Verre Églomisé Handout

Module 2: Glass Preparation

Cleaning Your Glass
Crawling of Size
Making the Size

Module 3: Gilding

Picking up and Applying Gold Leaf
Burnishing
Preview
Spot Gilding

Module 4: Etching Techniques

Straight Lines
Drawing Templates
Distressing
Tracing Your Sketch
Positive and Negative Space
Shading

Module 5: Backing Up Your Work

Reverse Painting and Protecting Your Work

Module 6: Workshop Projects

Project Introduction
Project Handout
Project 1A: Symmetrical Design
Project 1B: Symmetrical Design
Project 2: Freehand Sketch

Bonus

Troubleshooting

Course Certification & Feedback

Course Certification
Student Evaluation & Feedback