The Techniques and Materials Used in Creating Sacred Artworks

Gilding, sgraffito, and cloisonné are all common techniques used in creating sacred artworks.

Gilding is the process of applying a thin layer of gold or silver to a surface.

Gold, silver, and ivory are all common materials used in creating sacred artworks.

Sgraffito is the technique of scratching a design into a surface.

Cloisonné, champlevé, and plique-à-jour are all types of enamelwork.

Repoussé is the technique of hammering a design into a metal surface.

Opus tessellatum, opus vermiculatum, and opus sectile are all types of mosaic.

Fresco is the technique of painting on wet plaster.

Leaded glass, copper foil glass, and Tiffany glass are all types of stained glass.

Sculpture, relief, and intaglio are all techniques of carving a design into a stone or wood surface.

Tapestry, embroidery, and needlepoint are all types of textile art.

Tapestry is the technique of weaving a design into a fabric.

Blacksmithing, goldsmithing, and silversmithing are all types of metalworking.

Casting is the technique of casting a metal object in a mold.

Pottery, sculpture, and mosaics are all types of ceramic art.