Pages summary
The preparation of the board
Choosing the wood
The board
Calculating the size
The carved board
Framing strips
Bracing
Scoring
Preparation of the glue
Gluing the board
Mounting the linen on the board
The Levkas, Gesso
The first four layers of levkas
Sanding
Double layers of levkas
The finish layer
Fissures and cracks
Drawing
Engraving
Gilding
The technique of water gilding
Painting
Choosing and preparing pigments
Egg tempera preparation
Choosing brushes
Color preparation
Color table
Painting garments
Painting a face
Lining with a brush
The basic sanquir
The first highlights
The second highlights
The last highlights
The technique of gold assist
Finishing the icon
Background, halos and frames
Calligraphy
The edge of the icon
The final varnish
Icon painting step by step
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