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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

Imitation Gold Rolls

Starting at: £10.00

Imitation Gold Rolls 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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Cornelissen Variegated Metal Leaf 236

Starting at: £17.00

Cornelissen Variegated Metal Leaf 236 Learn More

Cornelissen 80 Platinum Leaf

Starting at: £71.30

Platinum Leaf, 80 x 80 mm. Book of 25 leaves. Coverage per book is 0.16 m2 (1.69 sq. feet) Learn More

Agate Burnisher No 13 Series 1

£25.00

Agate Burnisher No 13 Series 1 Learn More

Agate Burnisher No 21 Short Handle Series 2

£30.00

Agate Burnisher No 21 Small Series 2 Learn More

Roberson Oil Gold Size 3 hour

Starting at: £12.30

Roberson Oil Gold Size 3 hour Learn More

Cornelissen Pearl Lustre Pigments 100g

Starting at: £12.90

Pearl Lustre Pigments 100g. Colour swatch on the left indicates colour on a White Background and Colour on a Black Background on the right. Learn More