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Practical Gilding

£11.95

By Peter & Ann Mactaggart. This book is an attempt to set down detailed descriptions and explanations of the traditional, professional methods of both oil and water gilding in a way that can be followed by another craftsman. It does not discuss some of the methods that have been suggested recently for amateur use. (74 pages) Learn More

Instacoll Gilding System

Starting at: £6.85

Kölner Instacoll is a two-part system, consisting of a base coat and activator, that can be used on nearly all suitably prepared substrates to create weather-resistant, high gloss interior and exterior gilded surfaces. The Instacoll Tool is a double-ended tool with shaped tips made of elastic rubber, designed for pressing gold and silver transfer leaf into indentations when gilding uneven surfaces. The Instacoll Chiffonnette is an extra soft, lint-free cloth, used for polishing and burnishing surfaces gilded with Instacoll. *PLEASE NOTE - COLOURS OF THESE PRODUCTS MAY VARY SLIGHTLY FROM PRODUCTS PICTURED* Learn More

Roberson Ormoline Gilding Medium

Starting at: £9.50

Acrylic size, fluid enough to use with dip pen. Pink colour. For gilding onto paper and parchment. Learn More

Roberson Acrylic Gold Size

Starting at: £8.60

Easy to use acrylic gold size. Ready for gilding in 15-20 minutes. 1-2 days open time. Learn More

Seccotine 30 ml

£8.50

Refined liquid fish glue for use as a size for gilding on paper. It can also be used as a glue for paper and as a binder in gesso for raised illumination. Seccotine is made from the skin of the Atlantic deep sea cod fish. It remains flexible after drying.

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Roberson Liquid Leaf Metallic Paint

Starting at: £12.50

A one-step paint, giving a permanent finish, closely resembling traditional gilding with leaf. Learn More

Permacoll

Starting at: £9.10

Permacoll size dries within 15 to 30 minutes, and metal leaf can be applied hours or even days later. This product is designed to achieve decorative metallic finishes on surfaces that are not exposed to weather or excessive wear. It has more adhesive strength than Instacoll and is therefore particularly well suited for gilding with imitation metal leaf. The final surface is not burnishable. *PLEASE NOTE - COLOURS OF THESE PRODUCTS MAY VARY SLIGHTLY FROM PRODUCTS PICTURED* Learn More

Miniatum

Starting at: £16.60

Size for high gloss gilding on paper, degreased vellum, leather and flexible surfaces. *Please note - Colours of these products may vary slightly from those depicted in the photograph* Learn More

Japanese Gold 18,12ct

Starting at: £49.00

Highest quality 18,12ct gold leaf from Japan. Leaves measure 109×109mm and are approximately 0.1μ～0.2μ in thickness. These Tachikiri (contemporary) leaves are beaten in between glassine paper which leaves a much softer impression on the surface of each leaf, resulting in a slightly shinier finish than the more traditional Enzuke gold leaf. Each pack contains 10 leaves. Learn More

Chinese Gold 24 ct

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Starting at: £51.00

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Cornelissen 80 Renaissance Gold 22.5 ct

Starting at: £63.20

Renaissance Gold 22.5 ct, 80 x 80 mm. Book of 25 leaves. Coverage per book is 0.16 m2 (1.69 sq. feet) Learn More

Roberson Bronze Powders 200g

Starting at: £34.30

Roberson Bronze Powders 200g Learn More

Roberson Water Gold Size 15 ml

£12.30

Traditional size for illumination. Made with natural gums. Yellow colour. Learn More

Agate Burnisher No 34 Series 1

£25.00

Agate Burnisher No 34 Series 1 Learn More

Professional Gilders Cushion

Starting at: £75.00

L.Cornelissen & Son's Professional Gilders Cushions are handmade in London, using the highest quality materials. Soft, buffed suede nap goatskin stretched over a sturdy mahogany veneer panel, secured with brass tacks and some fitted with a genuine parchment windsheild. Learn More

Schmincke Varnish Remover

Starting at: £10.40

Varnish remover. For softening old varnish and colour layers. Strong solvent should be used by experienced persons only. Learn More

Miniatum Ink

Starting at: £23.10

Miniatum size in ink form, for raised calligraphic illumination and fine lines in gold and silver leaf. Miniatum Ink can create high gloss gilding on paper, vellum (degreased), leather and flexible surfaces such as plastic foils. The elastic nature of the size assures a long-lasting gilded surface *Please note - Colours of these products may vary slightly from those depicted in the photograph* Learn More

Japanese Shell Gold

Starting at: £28.00

Japanese shell gold in ceramic pans.

Shell gold, so named because it was historically made and stored in shallow shells such as mussel shells, consists of finely powdered genuine gold mixed with a variety of gums. This Japanese shell gold range is made using the highest quality handmade Japanese gold and precious metal powders bound with Nikawa gelatine glue.

Mix with a bit of water and apply in the same way as watercolour (a drop of oxgall can be added to break the surface tension) After drying, it can be burnished to a soft, beautiful lustre using an agate stone burnishing tool.
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