Found a terrific, short video on how they used to make medieval manuscripts. It's so much more compelling to see the steps in action, rather than simply read about the process.
I love how they create the stunning gold using thin sheets of real gold, "gold leaf". When you see a newly made manuscripts, using these ancient techniques, you realize how colorful the world must have been in the middle ages. We've grown accustomed to seeing grey stone walls and faded tapestries, but in reality, the world was busting with color, in clothes, buildings, and the pages of their manuscripts.
Enjoy!
I love how they create the stunning gold using thin sheets of real gold, "gold leaf". When you see a newly made manuscripts, using these ancient techniques, you realize how colorful the world must have been in the middle ages. We've grown accustomed to seeing grey stone walls and faded tapestries, but in reality, the world was busting with color, in clothes, buildings, and the pages of their manuscripts.
Enjoy!