Gilding and restoration

Gold leaf gilding is a traditional technique used for centuries in restoration and artistic decoration, capable of enhancing surfaces and valuable objects. It can be applied on various decorative art supports, such as wood, canvas, paper, ceramics and other materials, and is used in the creation and restoration of frames, furniture, sculptures and ornamental elements. Thanks to its versatility, gold leaf creates luminous, elegant, and detailed surfaces, enriching every object with refined and lasting reflections.

Gilding can be carried out using several traditional techniques passed down by artisans. Water gilding, which uses bole as a base, produces highly polished and durable surfaces, ideal for restoration projects and high-level craftsmanship. This method also allows the surface to be polished with agate stones, highlighting carvings, decorations, and details of gilded supports. Oil gilding, on the other hand, uses specific adhesives and stands out for its speed and ease of application, providing uniform and elegant results suitable for both artisanal projects and contemporary decorative works.

In the restoration of gilded objects, gold leaf remains essential: artisans and restorers use it for the recovery and preservation of antique frames, period furniture, sculptures and artistic objects, restoring brilliance, authenticity and historical value.

Gold leaf for gilding and restoration is therefore the ideal choice for artisans, restorers and professionals who want to combine tradition, precision, and high-quality aesthetic results, obtaining high-quality gilded surfaces on various materials for any type of decorative project.

Gold leaf gilding is a traditional technique widely used in the restoration and conservation of artistic works, as well as in the creation of new decorative elements. Used on various materials such as wood, paper, canvas, ceramics and other decorative art supports, it is applied in the restoration and enhancement of frames, furniture, sculptures and ornamental elements. Gold leaf can be applied using two main techniques: water gilding, which involves the use of bole and allows highly polished and refined finishes, and oil gilding, which uses specific adhesives and allows a simpler and faster application. Water gilding and the traditional preparation products have long been used by skilled craftsmen for the restoration and renewal of antique and valuable works.