Tools

Gilding cushion

Cushion with a leather outer layer for leaf cutting prior to application.

Gilding knife

Metal knife to cut leaves into smaller pieces prior to application.

Gilder’s tip

Gilder’s tip in animal hair to pick up gold and other precious metal leaf.

Round squirrel hair gilder's mop

Gilder’s mop in very soft squirrel hair with short transparent varnished handle and natural quill binding.

Flat squirrel hair gilder's mop

Gilder’s mop in very soft squirrel hair pointed shape with short varnished handle and natural quill binding.

Round squirrel hair brush (glass gilding)

Thin brush for a uniform application of the size, recommended for applications on glass.

Synthetic squirrel hair brush

Synthetic hair brush for an even application of the size, recommended for smooth and compact surfaces.

Brush in "Perla" synthetic bristle

Synthetic bristle brush for applying the size on smooth and compact surfaces.

Flat brush in synthetic squirrel hair

In soft synthetic squirrel hair, it is used for the application of gold and silver powder or shell.

Round brush in synthetic squirrel hair

In soft synthetic squirrel hair, it is used for the application of gold and silver powder or shell.

Burnisher

Wooden tool with a polished agate stone tip designed for the burnishing of gilding done with the water gilding technique. “Find out more about the measurements of the burnishers”

Kolner tool

Wooden tool with a rubber tip for the gilding of inlaid work surfaces.

Kolner cloth

Roll applicator

Tool designed to facilitate and speed up the application of precious or imitation metal leaf rolls onto large flat surfaces.