Gilding adds an elegant feel to a beautifully painted piece of china.
China Painting in the French Style comes from the signature style of china that was produced at the Sevres factory near Paris from 1738 to 1771. The style is characterized by the use of bright colors and precise brush strokes, with a single brush stroke for each element of the picture (for example, one brush stroke per petal on a flower). Other typical designs include scenes, birds, flowers, portraits, ribbons, garlands and gilding. Because the art is so detailed, begin by doing simple designs with clearly separate elements that easily blend to make a complete picture -- such as daisies.
Instructions
1. Mix paint powder to toothpaste-like consistency with mineral oil (mixing medium).
2. Mix lavender oil, clove oil and Balsam of Copaiba to form a painting medium. If a faster drying time is desired, use a larger proportion of clove oil. If it is desirable for the paint to stay open longer, use a larger proportion of lavender oil. Proportions of the painting medium are at the discretion of the artist.
3. Dip brush into painting medium, then fill brush with paint.
4. Use one brush stroke per element in each image or picture. When painting a daisy, for example, use one brush stroke per petal and one brush stroke for the center.
5. Finish painting and fire at Cone 015, or 1500 degrees Fahrenheit.
