For those who are looking to do some gilding but wish to use real silver rather than any substitute then this kit is perfect! We have included all the tools you will need to complete almost any gilding job and is great for novices looking to get their start or for tradespeople looking to buy a bundle of new tools.
Also included in this kit is a copy of Practical Gilding, a helpful and instructional handbook on both water gilding and mordant (sometimes called 'oil gilding') gilding. Not a book for novices, it is however a great practical reference for people with a familiarity with gilding and will help deepen the breadth of your knowledge.
The kit contains:
- 1 x Loose Silver Leaf Booklet ( 9.5 x 9.5cm, 25 leaves)
- 1 x Transfer Silver Leaf Booklet ( 9.5 x 9.5cm, 25 leaves)
- 1 x LeFranc 3Hr Gold Size (75 ml bottle)
- 1 x Whitsons Universal Lacquer (50ml bottle)
- 1 x Gilders Tip
- 1 x No. 2 Squirrel Mop
- 1 x Gilders Cushion
- 1 x Gilders Knife
- 1 x Ox Hair Size/Lacquer Brush
- 1 x Pair of Cotton Gloves
- 1 x copy of Practical Gilding by Peter & Ann Mactaggart
This kit is only suitable for interior applications. To help inspire you here are some example applications customers have used our kits for - gilded artwork, picture frames, mirror frames, gilding furniture details and architectural decorations (such as mouldings, carvings, coving or cornices).
If you would like to experiment with other metal leaf, whether it's silver leaf, gold leaf or one of our many other styles and colour of leaf, or if you simply require more leaf, then please visit our Gold & Metal Leaf section. If you need more size, lacquer or additional brushes then please visit out Gilding & Restoration section. Every item in this kit is available to purchase on our website and can be bought in larger amounts or sizes depending on your needs!
PLEASE NOTE: Due to shipping restrictions we are unable to send this kit outside of the mainland UK.
