Covering church murals, lettering in books and historical art. Gilding (Gold gilding the most common and prime example) has been a revolutionary craft for generations. Gilding leaf refers to exceptionally thin sheets of metal, most often pure gold, though silver, copper, palladium, and imitation metals are also available. Gilding is an incredibly satisfying craft and far easier than you may think.
Common tools for gilding include gilder’s brushes, burnishers, gilder’s knives, cushions for leafing sheets, and metallic adhesives or pastes. Potterycrafts stock all the gilder’s leaf’s, adhesives and accessories. By choosing the right type of leaf, adhesive, and application technique,artists and restorers can achieve durable, eye catching results on a wide variety of surfaces.
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