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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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Practical Gilding -
Comprehensive introduction to oil and water based gilding, the procedures used and the materials required. Very helpful for beginners, but also excellent for problem solving by experienced gilders. Covers in-depth every aspect of gilding, with chapters on materials, surface preparation, oil gilding,...
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Powdered Gold -
The finest quality powdered gold available, imported from Japan. Packed in 2 gram envelopes. 23.5 kt. Used for formulating paint or gilding.
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August Ruhl Gold Leaf -
A high quality leaf manufactured by August Ruhl of Germany. This unsized leaf is ideal for gilding, illumination, leather tooling, edge gilding, picture frames and walls.
American Shade - 22K: deep gold, suitable for edge gilding.
French Pale Shade - 22K: yellow gold for gilding...
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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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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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