A Keris for comment

A. G. Maisey · 15th December 2015, 02:10 AM

Thanks Harry, but I don't need the pics. This is one of those very rare cases where I know exactly what I am looking at.

Jean · 15th December 2015, 08:28 AM

Hello Alan,
Is it possible to apply gold paint instead of gold leaf like I did on this small (wooden) balinese hilt or would it peel-off easily?
Regards

A. G. Maisey · 15th December 2015, 08:40 AM

Yes, gold paint can be used, but this is the worst and cheapest of jobs.

In Jogja back in the 1960's and through into the '70's they glued the foil on.

Another way is to apply brass, carve the brass and gold plate it.

Another way is to use fire gilding.

Then we have genuine kinatah work, which has a range of qualities.

Above this, and used mainly on the gonjo, lumps of gold are set in place by use of undercut holes cut into the steel, the gold is then carved.

More than one way to skin a cat, and finished they all look pretty much the same in photos.

15th December 2015, 08:28 AM	#2
Jean Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,740	Hello Alan, Is it possible to apply gold paint instead of gold leaf like I did on this small (wooden) balinese hilt or would it peel-off easily? Regards Attached Images

15th December 2015, 02:10 AM	#1
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,989	Thanks Harry, but I don't need the pics. This is one of those very rare cases where I know exactly what I am looking at.

15th December 2015, 08:40 AM	#3
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,989	Yes, gold paint can be used, but this is the worst and cheapest of jobs. In Jogja back in the 1960's and through into the '70's they glued the foil on. Another way is to apply brass, carve the brass and gold plate it. Another way is to use fire gilding. Then we have genuine kinatah work, which has a range of qualities. Above this, and used mainly on the gonjo, lumps of gold are set in place by use of undercut holes cut into the steel, the gold is then carved. More than one way to skin a cat, and finished they all look pretty much the same in photos.