Book : Practical Gilding : by Peter Mactaggart and Ann Mactaggart

Synopsis

The aim of Practical Gilding is to demystify the processes of gilding. Descriptions and explanations of the materials, equipment and traditional, professional methods of oil and water gilding are clearly set out in a manner that can be understood both by craftsmen and those who wish to understand and apply these methods today.

Originally conceived as a pamphlet for musical instrument makers, the authors soon discovered that by expanding the text they had written a book that would be an essential tool for craftspeople, conservators, gilders, decorative artists, antique dealers and collectors etc.

This Archetype edition is a facsimile of the original book published by Mac & Me Ltd.

Paperback: 74 pages

Dimensions: 20.4 x 14.6 x 0.8 cm
ISBN-13: 978-1873132838

Contents
Part 1: Gold and Other Leaf
Part 2: Tools Used in Gilding
Part 3: Gold Size and Resists
Part 4: Oil Gilding
Part 5: Gesso
Part 6: Water Gilding
Part 7: Special Techniques
Part 8: Varnish
Part 9: Gold bands on Harpsichords
Suppliers
Further Reading
Index

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