hi dalya!... that is 23k gold leaf (like the garlic)...very effective...it costs about $40 in material (a booklet of 25 sheets) for 1.8 sq/ft of coverage...i used 10 booklets on that one, so it is a little bit pricey, but very visible against the sky...it expresses the modulations of relief quite well, i think...this was the traditional finish for weathervanes in the 19th century (when weathervanes were more prevalent)...as to visit, i don't know...emma wants me to come and get my father's old map cabinet out of her basement, but i don't really know where i will put it either...i've got so much artwork and so many books lying around, i've run out of space...no room!
hi dalya!... that is 23k gold leaf (like the garlic)...very effective...it costs about $40 in material (a booklet of 25 sheets) for 1.8 sq/ft of coverage...i used 10 booklets on that one, so it is a little bit pricey, but very visible against the sky...it expresses the modulations of relief quite well, i think...this was the traditional finish for weathervanes in the 19th century (when weathervanes were more prevalent)...as to visit, i don't know...emma wants me to come and get my father's old map cabinet out of her basement, but i don't really know where i will put it either...i've got so much artwork and so many books lying around, i've run out of space...no room!
Yes, it is made of brazed copper, the same copper that is used for roof flashing (16oz/sqft) and then gilded in gold leaf.
Nice work, Stefan!
a real beauty- what is the gold color that you used?
and when are you coming to visit us?
Fascinating series of photos!
Is the weathervane made of solid copper?