[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInUp”]Visiting Decorex International is always something to look forward to each year \u2013 a chance to catch up with clients and to meet new faces in the design world. There are so many great design ideas on show and we always come away feeling very inspired and upbeat. And the location, Syon Park in Brentford, couldn’t be lovelier!<\/p>\r\n
This year will be special for a number of reasons. Apart from Decorex celebrating its 40th year, we are also very excited to be involved with the consultation and supply of gold leaf for part of the magnificent chandelier which will be the centrepiece of the Decorex Champagne Bar designed by award winning designer Shalini Misra in collaboration with Clartes of Bohemia and Erfre of London. The theme for the exhibition this year is the celebration of the Great British exhibition in 1851, the first international exhibition of manufactured products so we are looking forward to an elaborately decorated Champagne bar![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInUp” css=”.vc_custom_1652864897957{margin-top: 60px !important;}”]<\/p>\r\n
[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-md-8 vc_col-sm-offset-0″][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1652356359263{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_inner el_class=”ddes-blog-white-text” width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1652864771424{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;border-top-width: 40px !important;border-bottom-width: 40px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #3e979a !important;border-top-color: #ffffff !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #ffffff !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInRight”]Paul Wilson begins to carve out of one of the parakeets.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner css=”.vc_custom_1652371294837{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}” offset=”vc_col-md-8″][vc_single_image image=”1178″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” css_animation=”fadeInUp” css=”.vc_custom_1652864733847{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-md-4″][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInUp”]The gilded wooden parakeets making up part of the huge chandelier called \u201cParadise Fountain\u201d were expertly carved and gilded by one of our clients, master carver and gilder Paul Wilson (@paulwilson_woodcarver_gilder<\/a>). Paul has over 30 years of knowledge and experience with traditional gilding methods and has worked on the most prestigious projects around the world including the Royal Households and the restoration of Windsor Castle to name a few.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1652368284967{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-xs”][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInUp”]Following the lead from fashion Industry brands like Armani and Net-a-porter this month who are going fur-free, the gilder\u2019s brief was to produce a high gloss gilded finish without the use of any animal products, so the rabbit-skin glue often used in traditional water gilding methods was a no-no.<\/p>\r\n The challenge from top designer, Theo Vanderzalm – who is coordinating the design of the Chandelier, was for Paul to create a high gloss gilded finish but to keep the project entirely vegan. Here, following consultation, we recommended an alternative gold size \u2013 Instacoll by K\u00f6lner<\/a>! After many years of research, they formulated a secret recipe that does not use any animal products, yet performs extremely well, producing either a very high gloss gild or elegant matt gild. Instacoll stands the test of time and as proof, is used extensively for exterior gilding projects \u2013 The statue of Victoria on top of the Victory column in Berlin, gilded using Instacoll Gloss is a perfect example, having been gilded over 20 years ago.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”10″ equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”top”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1652367300019{padding: 0px !important;}”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner css=”.vc_custom_1652369589193{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”1144″ img_size=”large” css_animation=”fadeInUp” css=”.vc_custom_1652869582248{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner el_class=”ddes-blog-dark-teal-text” css=”.vc_custom_1652865213586{background-color: #c4c8c4 !important;}”][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInUp” css=”.vc_custom_1652869601887{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}”]<\/p>\r\n A close up of the statue of Victoria atop the Victory Column in Germany after it\u2019s restoration using the Instacoll System.<\/p>\r\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner css=”.vc_custom_1652369589193{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”1168″ img_size=”large” css_animation=”fadeInUp” css=”.vc_custom_1652869592808{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner el_class=”ddes-blog-dark-teal-text” css=”.vc_custom_1652865221678{background-color: #c4c8c4 !important;}”][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInUp” css=”.vc_custom_1652869610332{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}”]<\/p>\r\n A close up of one of the three, hand-carved wooden parakeets that on the chandelier. These birds were both carved and gilded by Paul Wilson!<\/p>\r\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInUp”]Paul, who is entirely used to traditional gilding techniques took up the challenge and mastered the technique of Instacoll application producing the fabulous results below. He was very circumspect about the product at first but had to admit that the results were very good and he would certainly use this size for specific projects in the future. At Gold Leaf Supplies we aim to offer gilders a wide range of materials to work with to suit all projects. K\u00f6lner gilding products are not designed to replace traditional water gilding or oil gilding techniques but as a complement to them and so we offer the complete range. The carved and gilded parrots do indeed show off the Instacoll product and its outstanding capabilities.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”10″ equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”top”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1652367300019{padding: 0px !important;}”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner css=”.vc_custom_1652369589193{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”1167″ img_size=”large” css_animation=”fadeInUp” css=”.vc_custom_1652869628399{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner el_class=”ddes-blog-dark-teal-text” css=”.vc_custom_1652865213586{background-color: #c4c8c4 !important;}”][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInUp” css=”.vc_custom_1652869635740{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}”]<\/p>\r\n All three carved parakeets perching.<\/p>\r\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner css=”.vc_custom_1652369589193{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”1166″ img_size=”large” css_animation=”fadeInUp” css=”.vc_custom_1652869649663{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner el_class=”ddes-blog-dark-teal-text” css=”.vc_custom_1652865221678{background-color: #c4c8c4 !important;}”][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInUp” css=”.vc_custom_1652869640773{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}”]<\/p>\r\n These large plumes were gilded using the Instacoll Gilding System. A vegan gilding system that creates bright, mirror-effect gilding!<\/p>\r\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1652368284967{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-xs”][vc_empty_space height=”120px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInUp”]The gold leaf used in this project was chosen for its excellent quality and perfect tone to match in with other elements of the chandelier \u2013 German caplain leaf manufactured by Noris Blattgold in Schwabach, Germany. The managing director at Noris confirmed that there are no animal products used now in the beating process of the leaf, so the leaf is also vegan!<\/p>\r\n Well done Paul, you smashed the brief! We can\u2019t wait to see the chandelier all complete and assembled at Decorex this weekend.<\/p>\r\n Photos of the completed Chandelier to follow in a few days…<\/p>\r\n To read more about the Instacoll System please visit K\u00f6lner\u2019s website at: http:\/\/kolner-vergolderprodukte.de\/en\/offer\/koelner-instacoll-system\/<\/a><\/p>\r\n To read about fashion brands embracing ethical, cruelty-free fashion please view the following link:<\/p>\r\n https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2017\/06\/09\/fashion\/yoox-net-a-porter-fur-ban.html?mcubz=3<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInUp”]Visiting Decorex International is always something to look forward to each year \u2013 a chance to catch up with clients and to meet new faces in the design world. There are so many great design ideas on show and we always come away feeling very inspired and upbeat. 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