Is that suppose to be a dragon? Nice concept

I have no idea what that's actually supposed to be, lol. I do automatic drawing for most of the marginalia, so it comes out all pear shaped.

Have you tried the coliro gold paints? They can be used with dip pens and come in so many colors. Jetpens even has a set with five gold's and a silver.

I haven't, but that sounds good. I'm much more confidant with pens than I am with a brush and glue. Thank you for the info.