Techniques for working with gold

Ever wondered how illuminated masterpieces were made? In this short video calligrapher and illuminator Patricia Lovett MBE and book conservator Rick Brown demonstrate how to use gold to decorate manuscripts and books using three masterful techniques. Be dazzled by 50 golden manuscripts in the British Library’s current Gold exhibition. Open until 2 October 2022.

https://www.bl.uk/events/gold