HSEAD STANDARDS MANUAL

METAL LEAF PAINTING (GOLD AND SILVER LEAF) – Members

Trays and other accessories of exceptional merit. 

1. Design – 10% of points

Choose design of proper scale for type and period of article and which is authentic and correct for the class.  It must include sufficient large, medium, and small units to demonstrate laying of smooth, brilliant leaf.  Fine work and fine brushstrokes, skillfully executed, should be included in the design.

2. Metal Leaf – 25% of points

Brilliant, smooth units with clean edges and uninjured leaf showing that the medium was applied evenly and that the leaf was applied at the proper “tack” must be demonstrated.

3. Etching or Fine Paint Work – 15% of points

The motifs in the metal leaf designs must be well drawn and well modeled by skillful etching or fine paint work.  Over-etching does not conceal poorly perceived and executed forms or improperly laid leaf.

4. Brushstrokes – 20% of points

Sufficient skillfully executed brushstrokes and other fine detail laid in metal leaf must be demonstrate.  Decoration other than metal leaf will be judged here according to the Requirements for that category.

5. Striping – 10% of points

Include enough striping to demonstrate ability.

Suggestion: Generally, most articles decorated with metal leaf have bronze or painted stripes. 

6. Finish and Overall Feeling – 20% of points

Finish includes application of the background paint and the final varnish coats; both must be free of specks and brush mark ridges.  The final varnish finish must have a smooth, hand rubbed finish.  On the better types of metal leaf work, the hand rubbed finish is polished to a high gloss.  Raw (not rubbed) varnish, dull type varnish, and sprayed finishes will not be accepted.  All work must be done by the exhibiting member.

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