How to Paint Realistic Metallic Gold

This is a tutorial on how to paint a realistic metallic gold effect on any object for arts and crafts or cosplay. Well, it's more a video journal of how I painted my own project based on other videos I found on YouTube (Gordon Tarpley's videos in particular). I'm not very experienced with things like this and wanted to share what I learned. When I bought my own idol statue from Raiders of the Lost Ark I wanted to paint it gold myself. But quickly discovered how difficult it is to get a really convincing gold sheen. I go over my process from start to finish, sharing details about every material and step along the way. List of Materials: - Portable mini airbrush by Fatuxz: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07P57VJDJ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 - Spaz Stix Mirror Chrome airbrush paint: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0015H4G2U/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 - Testors Spray Enamel Primer 1237 (grey):https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0069G0TA0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 - Testors White Gloss Enamel 1245T: https://www.amazon.com/Testors-1245T-Gloss-Enamel-Multicolor/dp/B0069G1GRK/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=testors+white+gloss+enamel+1245T&qid=1610653230&sr=8-1 - Liquitex High Gloss Acrylic Varnish 4 oz.: https://www.dickblick.com/items/liquitex-acrylic-polymer-varnish-high-gloss-4-oz-bottle/ - Red and Yellow liquid food dye (McCormick): https://www.amazon.com/McCormick-Food-Coloring-Four-Assorted/dp/B007JANREK/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2YUKNWRDYNEHY&dchild=1&keywords=food+dye+mccormick&qid=1610653294&sprefix=food+dye+mc%2Caps%2C214&sr=8-2 - Natural bristle paint brushes to apply the tinted acrylic varnish: https://www.amazon.com/Ruwado-Stencil-Paintbrush-Painting-Varnishes/dp/B08HPWDRNP/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=paint+brush+natural&qid=1610653396&sr=8-3 Music credits: YouTube Music Library: “Saving the World” “Epic Journey” “Adventure Theme” “Island Coconuts” “Accralate - The Dark Contenent” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100341 Artist: http://incompetech.com/