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Acrylic Clear Coat -
A high gloss, durable top coat for genuine & imitation gold leaf and aluminum, copper & genuine silver leaf. This sealer produces a long lasting film protecting the leafed surface from abrasion and tarnishing. Two coats is normally sufficient for most applications. Dries to the touch in 2-4 hour...
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Armenian Bole -
A thick paste in red, yellow or black, consisting of powder mixed with water to form a clay like material. It is used as a coloring material, as well as on surfaces to be gilt, and the edges of books to which gold is to be applied. In the latter two applications it serves as a base for the gold an...
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Aurofix, Swiss Fixative -
Original gold fixative formula developed by the famous bookbinder, Hugo Peller. The formula is based on two extruded shellacs and distilled water. Aurofix is an outstanding primer for gold tooling. Ready to apply, you prime the areas to be tooled, once or twice with the fixative. Let it dry and ...
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Auroschnitt -
Swiss gold fixative developed by the master book binder Hugo Peller. This formula of 2 extruded shellacs and distilled water is the preferred fixative for edge gilding.
First the edge is primed using Armenian bole paste. Then the clear solution of the Auroschnitt is brushed on. The gold leaf is...
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Button Shellac Flakes by Liberon -
Liberon Button Shellac Flakes produce a golden brown colored French Polish which is often used in antique restoration or bespoke production of furniture.
- Used to make up French Polishes
- Suitable for antique restoration and furniture production
Application: Add 250 g of Button Shell...
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Calcium Carbonate -
A chemical compound, with chemical formula CaCO3. Calcium carbonate is widely used as an extender in paints, in particular matte emulsion paint where typically 30% by weight of the paint is either chalk or marble. Calcium carbonate is known as whiting in ceramics/glazing applications, w...
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Fixor -
Fixor is a well known French shellac-based glaire which should be diluted with water prior to use. Tooling can be executed days or even weeks after Fixor has been applied.
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Fortenay Base, Red -
Ideal for sealing surfaces and providing a good stable working base prior to gilding. Fontenay base helps ensure even colors and helps to warm up gold colors.
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Gilder's Mop -
Pure squirrel bristle in an oval shape used to remove excess gold after gilding.
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Gilder's Tip -
Used for moving leaf from the book, to cushion, to work surface. made of squirrel hair, mounted to a cardboard holder and available in two weights. Double weight has more hair and is used for moving heavier metals such as silver, platinum and metal leaf. Single weight is generally used for gold l...
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Gilding Size -
A water based leaf adhesive specially designed for gilding with imitation gold leaf, aluminum leaf, and copper leaf. It has a fast tack time and will be ready for gilding after 15 to 30 minutes. adhesive remains tacky and workable for 24 to 36 hours after application. 4oz. can.
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Gilt Cream -
Liberon Gilt Cream is an easy to apply gilt finish for restoring old gilding work and for giving a gilt finish to new surfaces.
- Use to retouch damaged gilding or to gild new surfaces
- Easy to use
- All colors are intermixable
Preparation: Seal porous surfaces, such as woods and pl...
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Gilt Filler Sticks -
Liberon Gilt Filler Sticks are available in a wide range of colors and are perfect for making small repairs and filling nail holes or gaps in mitre joints. Gilt Filler Sticks do not require a heat source and do not shrink when hardened.
Performance
- Blended wax filler for replacing missing piec...
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Glaire -
Powell's B.S. Glaire. Highly recommended for gold tooling. Very stable. Works perfectly weeks and months after application. Available in 5 quantities:
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Gold Cushion -
This cushion is used for cutting and handling of gold leaf. It is covered in sueded leather with a wind shield, with thumb and finger loops on the reverse side so it can be attached to the hand like a painters pallet. Imported from Germany. Approximate size: 6" X 10".
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Gold Knives -
These knives are used for cutting gold and imitation leaf.
Overall length: 10 1/4". Blade length: 6".
Round Tip - Imported from Germany. The blade is set into a rosewood handle with a brass ferrule. Requires sharpening.
Pointed Tip - Imported for France. Comes already sharpened, and the ...
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Gold Size -
LeFranc Mixtion Oil Size is suitable for interior and exterior work. The Quick Dry reaches tack in 3-5 hours depending on film thickness, temperature and humidity. After reaching the proper gilding tack, it will remain open for gilding with genuine gold leaf for 4-6 hours. The open time for gilding ...
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Gum Elemi -
This soft, vegetable oleo-resin is a suspension of manelemic acid, amyrin, and maneleresene in a matrix of mixed, fragrant essential oils. Employed mainly for its plasticizing properties, it generally improves flexibility and adhesion of varnishes. Complete solubility can be attained in ethers, este...
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Hot Stamping Foil Closeout Rolls -
Our line of hot stamping foils are suitable for hot stamping on cloth, paper, and leather, either with a stamping machine or by hand. Available in a variety of colors.
Various rolls that are not our standard 2" width are available for closeout.
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Leaf Adhesive -
A specially designed size for gilding with genuine & immitation gold leaf and aluminum, copper & genuine silver leaf. Adhesive is ready to be used 1-3 hours after application, and remains open for gilding for an additional 1-3 hours depending on temperature and humidity. 4oz can.
Contains miner...
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Mica Gilding Kit -
The Mica Powder Kit contains easy to follow step by step instructions, tools, and materials to produce outstanding results. Additional powders, adhesive, and top coat can be purchased. Mica powders are non-tarnishing and universal. They can be combined with any medium and can be applied as a paint o...
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