This video described an approach to #edge #gilding used by Peter Geraty in his 2004 SoB Standards of Excellence video. As I explain in the video, Peter's methods have evolved since 2004, but this approach still uses techniques that should be tried if you are interested in this subject. It may be that some of them are what works best for you. Features include the use of PVA size, gilders' frames for handling gold, and regular brush burnishing during the edge preparation process.

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DAS Bookbinding YouTube Channel guide
https://dasbookbinding.com/2019/12/14...

00:00 Edge Gilding; Peter Geraty Inspired
00:30 Talcing the edge and placing between gilding boards in the press
01:30 Making PVA size
02:20 Smoothing the edge
04:57 Final layer of bole and burnishing
07:37 Sizing the edge
08:12 Gilder's frames
09:44 Sam Ellenport gilding at Harcourt Bindery in the 1980s
11:12 Loading the frames with gold leaf
12:00 Final brush burnish
12:21 Laying on the gold leaf
13:04 First patching of flaws
13:55 Setting the gold
15:06 Second chance to patch
16:46 Burnish with bees wax
18:45 Shameless Patreon plug

Peter's SoE video and notes
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/04gbw5
https://guildofbookworkers.org/sites/...

Peter's bookbinding business - Praxis Bindery
https://www.praxisbindery.com

The American Academy of Bookbinding
https://www.bookbindingacademy.org

My other edge gilding videos
Edge Gilding with Real Gold Leaf; John Mitchell Approach
   • Edge Gilding with Real Gold Leaf; Joh...  
Edge Gilding; Jen Lindsay Approach
   • Edge Gilding; Jen Lindsay Approach //...  

The presses and backing boards in this video are made by Frank Wiesner
https://www.wiesnerwoodcraft.com

The agate burnisher I am using is from Hewits and is the No 28 flat
https://www.hewitonline.com/product_p...

Bole
https://www.hewitonline.com/Red_Bole_...

Gold leaf knife
https://www.hewitonline.com/Gold_Leaf...

Gilding cushion (I also make and sell these if you are in Australia)
https://www.hewitonline.com/Gold_Leaf...

The tools and materials I use can be purchased from specialist suppliers and manufacturers in my suppliers list. If you are in Australia I have a limited range of items I supply by mail or by pickup from the bindery in Brisbane.
https://dasbookbinding.com/shop/
https://dasbookbinding.com/2020/03/27...

The #DASBookbinding Channel is the perfect starting point for learning #bookbinding. It covers foundation skills, simple projects, technical methods, materials and more advanced bookbinding projects. The videos are presented in a tutorial or lesson fashion, which I hope are easy to follow. The knowledge presented is based on traditional techniques which can be used to create traditional books or as a foundation to quality journalling or creative artists' books. The best way to find what you are looking for is the DAS Bookbinding YouTube Channel guide.
https://dasbookbinding.com/2019/12/14...

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English Closed Caption titles by Carrie Snyder. Thank you!!

The music used in this video is performed by Jon Sayles. Jon has some great classical guitar music on his website, which he shares freely.