Apply gold leaf to a mirror . Full Tutorial

How to apply gold leaf to a mirror. This full tutorial covers the entire process that starts with any standard mirror, and shows the stages right up to the gold leaf application

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I'm still working on my audio settings so apologies if the balance is still uneven. It's getting better but I've still got a way to go.

Also a small part of this video was corrupted when I exported it so here's a link to my full gilding tutorial:

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How to apply gold leaf to a mirror is aimed at people of any skill level and is easy if you have the right tools

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:58 File prep
3:58 Vectorizing the design
6:28 Vinyl cutter settings
7:02 Applying the design to the mirror
10:52 Picking the design
11:15 Sandblasting the mirror
12:37 Gilding tools
14:11 Applying gold leaf
16:26 Finished piece