Gilt wax is a metallic wax, applied for highlights and decorative detail on various surfaces, while patination is a chemical process, or its simulated equivalent, that creates a surface colour by oxidation, giving
an antique or weathered look to materials like metal, wood, or even metal coatings. Gilt finishes are used to apply a metallic appearance, often simulating gold or silver, on surface including furniture, picture frames, mirrors, and decorative objects.
Patination is a process of applying a surface colour or finish to metal, either naturally through age and exposure, or artificially using chemicals and other treatments to create a desired aesthetic, protective layer, or special effect. Gilt and wax finishes, combined with patination techniques, provides a versatile way to restore, decorate, and age surfaces like wood, metal, plaster, and gilt frames with antique or artistic effects.
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