Carving & Gilding a House Sign Entirely by Hand

In this video, I carve and gild a small house sign entirely by hand, using traditional tools and real gold leaf. From laying out the letters to carving clean depth and applying gold, this is the same process sign makers used long before machines became the norm. No shortcuts — just careful craftsmanship and time-tested techniques. If you enjoy traditional sign making, hand lettering, wood carving, or old-world craft, this one’s for you. #HandCarvedSign #GoldLeafGilding #TraditionalSignMaking #WoodCarving #SignPainter #HandLettering #Craftsmanship #TraditionalCraft #Woodworking #Gilding #SignMaking #Artisan