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Gilding and restoration

Gold leaf gilding is a traditional technique used in the restoration and conservation of artworks and decorative objects, as well as in the creation of new decorations. Applied on wood, paper, canvas, ceramics and other decorative art surfaces, it is widely used to enhance frames, furniture, sculptures and ornamental elements. The main techniques are water gilding, which uses bole and produces highly polished finishes, and oil gilding, a simpler and faster method using specific adhesives.

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Gilding on marble and stone

Gold leaf for marble is ideal for carvings, decorations, and ornaments on sculpted surfaces. Its brilliance and proper application with specialized adhesives enhance relief and details, adding light and lasting elegance. Perfect for monuments, memorials, and high-end architectural elements.

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Gilding on signs and glass

Glass gilding combines traditional craftsmanship with contemporary art, enhancing objects, stained glass, and signage with elegance. The gold leaf, carefully selected, ensures smooth, uniform, and flawless surfaces. The result is a refined, luminous, and high-quality gilding.

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Iconography

Icon gilding is a traditional practice that requires precision, skill, and high-quality materials. Ideal for master iconographers and anyone approaching the art of iconography, it allows for smooth, even, and luminous gilded surfaces. The most commonly used method is gouache gilding, which enhances details and brings brightness to the artwork.

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Exterior gilding

Exterior gold leaf is used to decorate and restore monuments, palaces, statues, domes, and railings, giving high visibility to historic buildings and valuable works thanks to its ability to reflect light. The range includes various shades of precious metal, as well as specific primers and protective coatings to ensure resistance and long-lasting durability even against atmospheric agents.

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Gilding with metal leaf

Imitation gold, also known as similoro, is an alloy of copper and zinc worked in the same way as gold leaf. Easy to apply by hand, it is ideal for hobbyists and beginner gilders and perfect for resale in art supply stores. The same range also includes imitation silver leaf (100% aluminum) and copper leaf (pure copper).

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Gilding with gold leaf in roll

The gold leaf roll allows for fast, precise, and continuous gilding on large, flat surfaces. When applied on tissue paper, it is ideal for large-scale projects. To make application easier, the use of a Roll Applicator is recommended; if necessary, the roll can be easily cut to the desired size for each use.

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Finishing

Once the gilding is complete, you can give it particular colour effects or an aged appearance using mecca varnish and liquid bitumen. Ageing or patination techniques are recommended specifically for gilding or restoration done with real gold or real silver, but some of them can also be applied to gilding done with imitation metals.

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Tools

From squirrel hair gilder’s tips, to cushions, to knives (in both single and double-edged blades) for cutting leaves to size; from Kolner tools to mop brushes and burnishers for the application and finishing phases: we offer a range of useful products for applying leaf and gild finishing.

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Gilding kits

Our gilding kits provide everything you need to explore the art of gilding. The “Gild a Frame” Kit includes a wooden frame and 24 kt gold leaf, while the “Gild with Imitation Leaf” Kit offers materials and tools for quick applications. Perfect for learning traditional techniques and achieving elegant, long-lasting results.

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The most complete range of gold, silver, palladium, platinum and imitation gold leaf, along with the best gilding accessories for fine art stores and industry professionals.

Gilding and restoration

Gilding on marble and stone

Gilding on signs and glass

Iconography

Exterior gilding

Gilding with metal leaf

Gilding with gold leaf in roll

Finishing

Tools

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