Sadie Plate

Jeff, this plate it truly exquisite. I am really impressed. The burning is wonderful, and I really love the gilding with the patina. What did you use? Was it an acid wash? How did you apply it to the silver leaf, to give it such depth?

Thanks Peter. The rim is a multi-step process. I first use my drill wizard to drill five 3/4" holes about 3/16" deep. I inlaid maple letters and ebony. Once that was done the plate was masked off. I sealed the rim with spray lacquer. I then masked off the letters and airbrushed the rim black. That was then sealed. I used oil sizing for the leaf. The leaf was just torn and applied to the sizing once it came to tack. I also use wax paper to create a resist. I am going for a random look. I let the plate set for about an hour and then removed the skewings. I decided to try a new technique on this rim. I took a little blunted scribe and while the leaf was still tacky, I etched in the black lines, just randomly. The leaf comes off very easily while it is drying. I let is set for 24 hours. For the patina I used sulfated potash. I use a sea sponge to apply it. I use a paper towel to blot it dry to stop the reaction. Once dry, I use lacquer to seal it.

Jeff, the dog looks real and you did a great job lining up the wood grain. Excellent work.

Great work and subject. Your burning and embleshments are outstanding.

Thanks guys.

Jeff, At first glance, I thought that it was a painting. Wow, you are a master at this.
Norm

Thanks Norm. How is everything up in Nova Scotia. My FIL's family is from Glace Bay. I hope someday to visit Nova Scotia. My wife said it is a great place.