Gilding

All gilding supplies can be purchased from www.goldleafsupplies.co.uk or https://www.stonehouses.co.uk/ unless stated otherwise. 

If you're buying from overseas, you may need to google the names and terms to find a supplier near you.

 

Gold Size - The glue which I use to gild my flower letters is 'Kölner Miniatum - Yellow - 50ml'

https://www.stonehouses.co.uk/50ml-kolner-miniatum-yellow.html

 

Acrylic Gold Size - When using transfer leaf I will use an acrylic gold size like Wundasize or Missione. It can be coloured by mixing in a little watercolour paint or used clear. There are many variations of acrylic goldsize.

https://www.goldleafsupplies.co.uk/nazional-missione-water-based-size/

 

Gold Leaf, Loose - The gold I use on my flower letters is '23.5ct Medium Deep Loose Gold Leaf - Double - 20g - 80 x 80mm - 25 Leaves'

https://www.goldleafsupplies.co.uk/23-5ct-medium-deep-loose-gold-leaf-double-80-x-80mm-25-leaves/

 

Gold Leaf, Transfer - 23.5ct Medium Deep Transfer Gold Leaf - Double 20g - 80 x 80mm - 25 Leaves

https://www.goldleafsupplies.co.uk/23-5ct-transfer-gold-leaf-standard-80-x-80mm-361-5143/

 

Gilders Tip - This is the brush I use to pick up and handle loose leaf. Mine is an ancient one, but you can buy one similar. 

https://stonehouses.co.uk/collections/squirrel-hair-professional-tips/products/squirrel-hair-medium-superior-quality

 

Gilders Pad / Cushion - This is the surface which I cut the gold leaf on. Again, mine is a old one, this one is similar.

https://stonehouses.co.uk/collections/gilders-cushions/products/professional-gilders-cushion-with-parchment-shield

 

Gilders Knife - This one is similar to mine. 

https://stonehouses.co.uk/collections/gilders-knives/products/stainless-steel-gilders-knife-15cm-blade

 

Instacol Cloth - This is the little, soft cloth that I use to pat down the gold on my flower letters.

Kölner Instacoll Tissues - Pack of 5

I wash and reuse them.

https://www.goldleafsupplies.co.uk/instacoll-tissue-3107/

 

Imitation Gold - Very occasionally I will use imitation gold leaf on certain craft projects.  Gold Leaf Supplies have a nice selection in loose and transfer.

 https://www.goldleafsupplies.co.uk/gold-metal-leaf/imitation-gold/imitation-gold-leaf-booklets/

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Imitation Leaf Sealer - Imitation leaf will tarnish if left un-sealed. This is a good sealant.

https://www.goldleafsupplies.co.uk/treasure-sealer-60ml-2/

 

Home Made Sealant - I also sometimes make my own sealant which I call 'Fixing Polish'

Make a 50:50 mix of methylated spirit and french polish.

Polish link - https://amzn.to/3YNov8w

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