Learn how to make a glue chipped glass sign in this feature length workshop.
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0:00 Intro
2:06 File prep
4:41 Applying the stencil
16:17 Sandblasting the mirror
20:22 Glue chipping formula
25:55 Heating the glue for application
28:08 Applying the glue
30:20 Trimming the glue
36:03 Scoring the glue
39:38 Heating the glue for chipping
41:01 The glue chipping begins
46:07 Cleaning the chipped glass
48:10 Preparing etched areas for gilding
48:43 Applying 23 carat gold to the letters
56:47 Burnishing the gold leaf
59:05 Backing up the gold and removing the excess
1:02:12 Applying 12 carat white gold
1:06:48 Painting the scroll
1:12:04 Creating the clear window
1:12:53 Finished piece
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