4th June 2008
Photos by Harris Digital Productions
Carver mason applying modeling compound to one of the wire
armatures of the dragons wings.
Gold leaf being applied to the flaming orb. Note that hard hats are not being worn as it is sometimes necessary to get your head close to the work to ensure the leaf is adhered properly.
The gold leaf gilding is very carefully applied onto
the prepared copper orb
The gold leaf gilding - before skewing
A close-up of the gold leaf before skewing
Skewing off the newly gilded heads. Note the paper bag,
which is used to capture any loose gold leaf .
Newly guilded heads after burnishing
The newly gilded section looks quite stunning
Stonemason honing the top of the viewing platform
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29 November, 2008