Recycled items

• white Victorian-style fruit bowl

Also needed

• brown acrylic paint
• size (glue)
• silver leaf
• sponge brush
• fabric gloves
• piece of velvet
• paintbrushes
• old towel
• spray varnish/clear lacquer

Method

1. Follow steps 1 to 6 of the basic gilding method on November blog post. I did not paint the ceramics with white or yellow paint as indicated there, but used a dark brown colour as a base coat instead.
2. For a rustic look, rub off some of the silver leaf with an old towel to reveal the brown undercoat before applying a varnish.
3. When you are satisfied with your recreation you can spray varnish it with a clear lacquer and leave to dry.