Sgraffito - Medieval scratched gilding

In Person class

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Sgraffito - Medieval scratched gilding

Sgraffito

Etched Traditional Egg Tempera for Water and Mordant Gilded Frames and Furniture

Sgraffito, Italian for ‘scratched’, is a decorative process used in gilding where design elements are etched into an egg tempera paint which is applied over a burnished water gilded surface revealing the brilliant gold leaf ground underneath..


The use of this medieval decorative approach was used on early gilded and tempera panel paintings, frames, and statuary and continues today as used as embellishment in the centuries-old tradition of finely handcrafted picture frames. Oil Gilding and Water Based Adhesive as a mordant may also be used for the gilding.

Join us for this special 1-Day Intensive Masterclass as students learn to prepare and apply traditional egg tempera from egg yolk and dry pigment over a pre-gilded panel which each student will be provided using brass leaf and the acrylic emulsion size. Water Gilding and Mordant Gilding will also be demonstrated for instruction and comparison. Students get to take home their etched Sgraffito Panel!

We will also discuss shellac as an isolating coat and varnishes as well as the use of punchwork to enhance the revealed gilded ground that can catch the light for a touch of added sparkle.

This Masterclass is open to all who wish to experience the beauty of this intriguing historical method of the gilding arts. Students with experience in gilding are free to bring their own gilded object to explore Sgraffito though not required. Those who are new to gilding will become acquainted with various gilding methods with the emphasis on the Egg Tempera Sgraffito. All are welcome!f)

Materials: All Materials and Use of Studio Tools are included in Tuition..


Date Location Time Price Status Register Now
January 19, 2024 In Person Sepp Leaf Products - 381 Park Ave S. Rm. #1301 NYC, NY Time: 10:30 am - 4:30 pm EST (lunchtime 1-2) $250.00 Available REGISTER NOW

Class kit and materials:

Traditional Water Gilding for Panels class kit

Class Kit

Complete class kit - Pastiglia class kit

Use discount code at checkout - provided by instructor - to save even more!

Purchase all the recommended tools from this educational series in one easy step.

CDPAN/KIT $ 345.00
Charles Douglas Classes - Pastiglia class kit

Also available, Sepp Leaf Professional Water Gilding Kits. Water Gilding Tool Kit, with gesso (whiting), rabbit skin glue, clay bole and genuine 22kt Gold leaf and our Water Gilding Materials Kit, including Gilders Tip brush, gilding pad and gilding knife at Water Gilding Kits.


Purchase class items individually

Re-load on essential items!!! Every artist knows that If you use your tools right, then they will preform for you. True work horses - and in a pinch, you know which are your "go-to" tools. But even your hardest working friends need refreshing. Now is your time. And enjoy a special discount on the folowing items, exclusively through the Charles Douglas Gilding Studio Workshops. Thanks for participating in our workshops!

Use discount code at checkout - provided by instructor - to save even more!

213K/3.5 $ 90.00
Pure Sable Kolinsky - Single - 3.5" width x 2" Length - French
Gilder's Tip
MA13 $ 68.50
MA13 Agate stone burnisher - Wood Handle - German
Agate Burnisher
MA42 $ 68.50
MA42 Agate stone burnisher - Pointed - Wood Handle
Agate Burnisher
61/2 $ 23.00
Pure Kazan Squirrel - Pointed Mop - Quill Ferrule - Wood Handle - French
8mm Brush
625/1 $ 32.00
** TWO BRUSHES ** - Mixed Squirrel - 1" Tapered - Wood Handle - German
1" Brush
GK/S $ 39.00
Gilders Knife - Single edge with square tip 5½" blade
Gilders Knife
GP/D $ 74.00
Gilders Pad, Delux 7" x 9.1/2" W/O SHIELD - Italian
Gilders Pad
CARB3/1 $ 15.00
Florence Rouge Whiting - Gesso powder - 1 lb
Dry Gesso
RSG330/1 $ 28.00
Framers Glue - Rabbit Skin Glue - German Fine Granulated - 1 lb
Rabbit Skin Glue 1lb.
3355P/5 $ 46.50
Selhamin Red Bole - 5oz jar - Wet
Red Bole - Clay
MA23.00DB/B $ 96.00
Manetti Brand - 23kt Double Gold Leaf Book - Loose Leaf - 18 grams
23kt Gold Leaf

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