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How we do it?
Here I share some moments of creating icons. Painting and gilding in progress and details, to let you take a peek.
#1 Get started

Icon of Jesus Christ

The next step is gilding. Techniques can be variety. Polyment or special varnish. 24/23-carat gold.
#2 Gilding
Finished painting.
#5 Next step
Icon of Jesus Christ. Acrylic on wood, gold leaf. 6" x 8" The frame is from Italy.
#6 Finish
In progress.
#3 Painting
Waiting for the next stage
#4 Next step
We are used a watercolor, ink, tempera or acrylic. Composition and proportions are very important.