Making It By

Andy Warhol often used gold leaf and other gilding materials to apply shiny, metallic surfaces and embellishments to his works of the 1950s. This video explores Warhol’s exposure to the use of gilded artwork in his childhood, details the ways in which he used gold leaf throughout his commercial career and beyond, and teaches you how to make your own shimmery masterpieces using both professional gold leaf and widely accessible home substitutions.