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An Introduction to Gold Finishing -
This book has been written and designed to enable both the beginner and experienced bookbinder to develop and enhance their skills in this most difficult area of the bookbinding trade. The methodical step by step approach to working in gold is based on the authors industrial and teaching experience...
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August Ruhl Gold and Silver 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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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 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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Gilder's Mop -
Pure squirrel bristle in an oval shape used to remove excess gold after gilding.
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