Santa is getting closer to town after all. He has a gold border beginning to develop.  After considering how to have a two handed approach without a floor stand, the plumber suggested using a plate easel! It worked sort of, but I settled on a similar method with success.  Decided against the beads as it did not give the gleam I was looking for. Now, using DMC metallic and my great grandmother’s laying tool. Nice effect with a shine not well seen here.  I think it will be quicker and in time for December.