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A. G. Maisey · 15th December 2015, 08:40 AM

Yes, gold paint can be used, but this is the worst and cheapest of jobs.

In Jogja back in the 1960's and through into the '70's they glued the foil on.

Another way is to apply brass, carve the brass and gold plate it.

Another way is to use fire gilding.

Then we have genuine kinatah work, which has a range of qualities.

Above this, and used mainly on the gonjo, lumps of gold are set in place by use of undercut holes cut into the steel, the gold is then carved.

More than one way to skin a cat, and finished they all look pretty much the same in photos.

15th December 2015, 08:40 AM	#12
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,048	Yes, gold paint can be used, but this is the worst and cheapest of jobs. In Jogja back in the 1960's and through into the '70's they glued the foil on. Another way is to apply brass, carve the brass and gold plate it. Another way is to use fire gilding. Then we have genuine kinatah work, which has a range of qualities. Above this, and used mainly on the gonjo, lumps of gold are set in place by use of undercut holes cut into the steel, the gold is then carved. More than one way to skin a cat, and finished they all look pretty much the same in photos.