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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 273

Starting at: £26.00

Cornelissen Variegated Metal Leaf 273 Learn More

Cornelissen 85 Pure Gold Leaf Extra Thick 24 ct

Starting at: £79.80

Pure Gold Leaf 24 ct, Extra Thick. 85 x 85 mm. Book of 25 leaves. Coverage per book is 0.18 m2 (1.97 sq. feet) Learn More

Cornelissen Imitation Gold No 2.5 Bulk Packs

Starting at: £16.00

Cornelissen Imitation Gold No 2.5 Bulk Packs Learn More

Maimeri Final Varnish for Restoration 75 ml

£8.80

Reversible - for conservation use only. Learn More

Agate Burnisher No 13 Short Handle Series 1

£25.00

Agate Burnisher No 13 Small Series 1 Learn More

Vulpex

Starting at: £13.25

Concentrated liquid soap. Mix with water or white spirit to clean surfaces such as gilt, stone or even paper. Learn More

Genuine Silver Rolls

Starting at: £417.80

Genuine Silver Rolls Learn More

Rohrer & Klingner Lithographic Inks

Starting at: £17.10

Liquid lithographic ink and solid (tushe) lithographic ink are highly resistant against acids and can be used to draw on stone, aluminium and zinc plates. Uses a highly dispersed pigment that is compounded from shellac, wax and soap. While the liquid ink is suited for complete covering, the tushe ink is excellent for halftones and transitions. * Please note that the Litho Tusche now comes in a cylindrical shape, rather than the rectangular stick photographed. Learn More

Cornelissen Squirrel Mop

Starting at: £21.40

Traditional high quality soft hair mops with considerable colour carrying capacity. Useful for laying down large washes. Also used by gilders for tamping down gold leaf and for dusting. Learn More

Gesso di Bologna

Starting at: £12.00

Gesso di Bologna is a bright white Calcium Sulphate, or gypsum, from Italy, which can be used as a substitute for whiting in the preparation of gesso. It is ground to a particularly fine powder, which makes it a suitable ground for gilding, as the small size of the particles allows for greater compression when burnishing. Learn More

Pre-Lim Metal Burnisher

Starting at: £9.85

A gently abrasive paste for non-scratch cleaning of metals and many sensitive fine-art surfaces. 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

Cornelissen Variegated Metal Leaf 260

Starting at: £23.00

Cornelissen Variegated Metal Leaf 260 Learn More

Cornelissen 80 Red Gold Leaf 23 ct

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Starting at: £63.80

Red Gold Leaf 23 ct, 80 x 80 mm. Book of 25 leaves. Coverage per book is 0.16 m2 (1.69 sq. feet) Learn More

Agate Burnisher No 12 Series 1

£25.00

Agate Burnisher No 12 Series 1 Learn More

Agate Burnisher No 27 Series 2

£30.00

Agate Burnisher No 27 Series 2 Learn More

Shell Gold Watercolour 1/4 pan Silver

£27.00

Shell gold, so named because it was historically made and stored in a shallow shell such as a mussel shell, consists of finely powdered genuine gold mixed with a variety of gums. It is mixed with a bit of water and applied in the same way as watercolour. After drying for an hour or so, it can be burnished to a soft, beautiful lustre using an agate stone burnishing tool.
Our Shell gold is used by calligraphers, framers, restorers, iconographers and watercolour artists.
In recent years our colour range of genuine gold has been extended and genuine Lapis Lazuli and genuine Malachite have also been added. Learn More

Roberson Gum Ammoniac

Starting at: £14.00

Natural gum size made to a traditional recipe. Gum Ammoniac is useful for gilding in small areas and, more generally, in detailed gilding. Two applications are needed if gilding on absorbent paper. Raised areas can be developed by using several layers and allowing each layer to dry first. Gum Ammoniac can be reactivated by breathing on the gum surface. Gum Ammoniac comes to us from Asia and is increasingly hard to source. Learn More

Korns Rubbing Ink

Starting at: £31.80

For creating textural and tonal effects. Learn More

Roberson Liquid Metal 1Ltr

Starting at: £60.30

Roberson Liquid Metal 1Ltr. Roberson Liquid Metals have a rich deep colour, ideal for a wide range of applications including plaster, wood, paper & canvas. The Liquid Metal range does not tarnish and does not need to be varnished. All colours are intermixable and wash up with water. The Liquid Metal range does not tarnish and does not need to be varnished. All colours are intermixable and wash up with water. Coverage is approximately 7 square metres per litre. Two coats are required for most applications but if applied to walls or ceilings with a roller or a brush then three or four coats are recommended. Because of the highly reflective nature of the metallic paint when applying with a roller to a large area apply the paint evenly in long vertical strokes, finishing off the surface by rolling or brushing in one direction, i.e ceiling to floor. This will help to minimise overlapping and create a smooth and even finish. We recommend the use of a professional quality foam roller in order to achieve the best possible finish. When applying with a roller to a large area, apply the paint evenly in long vertical strokes. Finish off the surface by rolling one direction, i.e. ceiling to floor. This will help minimise overlapping and create a smooth, even finish. These paints can also be sprayed and this will produce the best and most consistent finish. To spray Liquid Metal Acrylics, you will need to use HVLP spray equipment with a 1.6mm or 1.8mm nozzle. To ensure proper flow, paint can be thinned with 25-30% water. Learn More