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 | The Smith Tip | | This is a revolutionary new tool for laying full leaves of loose leaf gold onto glass. The Smith Tip reduces gold leaf waste to a minimum so will pay for itself within hours |
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 | Gold and Metal Leaf | | All prices are per book of 25 leaves. Figures in brackets show the weight of gold in gms. per 1000 leaves. Except where indicated, each leaf is 80mm x 80mm. For quantities over 40 books, please email us for price. "Never Undersold" - We will refund any difference (plus 10%) between our price and a lower price charged elsewhere for the same quality and quantity. Click Here to send Email |
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 | Gilders Tips | | Pure squirrel. A thin layer of hair between two pieces of card, 3.5" wide used for the transfer of gold leaf from gilders cushion to work. Sizes Short, Medium & Long Can be made to order in badger or other hair and in special widths email for details. Click Here to send Email |
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 | Gilders Knife | | A knife which is used for cutting gold leaf but is not too sharp to avoid cutting the cushion Comes in: Standard, Continental and Stainless |
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 | Gilders Cushions | | On which to cut gold leaf, these cushions are approximately 9" x 6" with a smooth leather surface and a fold-down wind shield Comes in: Standard or Professional |
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| Agate Burnisher | | This device creates the bright mirror finish when used to rub the dried gilded surface. Experts simply tap the gesso with the burnisher and listen to the sound to tell whether it is ready. For flat areas the larger the agate the better Nos. 11 - 48 |
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 | Gelatine Capsules | | When dissolved in water (a ratio of abour 4 capsules to 500ml of water) are used as a size Size: 10 or 100 capsules |
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| Bole | | Including ready made, dry red, charbonnel clay etc |
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| Gold Size | | Including Own Brand, One Shot, Wundasize, Polyvine & Parchment Clippings |
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 | Bronze and Aluminium Powders | | Bronze and aluminium powders are generally used as a substitute for gold leaf etc. and are useful as the powders come in a broad range of colours not available in leaf form. They need to be mixed with a suitable medium such as PVA or bronzing medium. Available in 10 colours Sizes: 25gms & 200gms |
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| Sodium and Pottasium Sulphide | | Dissolve 1/4 teaspoon in 1 litre of water for rainbow like patina on dutch metal or copper leaf Sizes: S.S 28 gms - P.S 25gms |
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| Fontenay Base | | Use prior to Gilt Varnish or Gilt Cream to seal the surface and provide an undertone. Available in: Red, Yellow or Black. |
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| Liberon Gilt Cream | | Used to retouch damaged gilding or to new surfaces. Apply with fingers or small brush. Available in: Fontainbleu, Sceaux, St.Germain, Rambouillet, Versailles, Trianon, Chantilly, Compiegne. |
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A.S.HANDOVER : GILDING
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