To make gold paint, the basic method involves mixing yellow and brown paints, with adjustments to achieve different gold shades:

• Classic Gold: Mix two parts yellow (such as cadmium or lemon yellow) with one part brown (burnt sienna or raw umber) for a warm, rich gold tone.
• Lighter Gold: Increase the yellow proportion to brighten the shade.
• Deeper or Antique Gold: Add more brown and a touch of black for a darker, vintage look.
• Warmer Tones: Add small amounts of red or orange to enhance warmth and vibrancy.
• Soft or Pastel Gold: Mix in white to lighten the color for a champagne or pale gold effect.

For a metallic sheen, you can layer metallic gold paint or mix in metallic pigments or pearlescent mediums over the base color. Using a palette knife helps blend the colors smoothly, and testing on scrap paper is recommended to fine-tune the shade

. Additional tips for a deep, rich gold include using yellow ochre or raw sienna as the yellow base, burnt umber for shadows, and adding orange to improve vibrancy and depth

. In summary, start with a vibrant yellow base, gradually add brown to get the gold tone, and tweak with red, orange, white, or black to achieve the desired gold variation. For realistic metallic effects, layering metallic paints or using metallic mediums is effective