Decorative interventions – Video
Paste-print reliefs, insertion of glass stones, engravings, punching, graining and other procedures used in the gilding of paintings to obtain the maximum brightness and splendor of the surface.
Graffito in gilding – Video
A technique used in gilding, “graffito” allows to obtain small highlights or gilded decorations on colored backgrounds.
Shell gold technique – Video
Shell gilding or “nicchia” (niche) gilding is achieved by mixing gold dust with a binder and then spreading the mixture with a brush.
Oil gilding – Video
Among the various techniques used for the gilding of a painting, the oil gilding technique involves the use of an oleo-resinous mordant to allow the adhesion of the gold leaf.
Water gilding – Video
Among the techniques used for the gilding of a surface, water gilding, or bolus gilding, is the most widespread and appreciated.
ARTEnet è un progetto indipendente di ricerca dedicato allo studio delle tecniche artistiche, della diagnostica e del restauro.
ARTEnet is an independent research project dedicated to the study of artistic techniques, diagnostics and conservation.