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Gilder’s Whiting is a high quality fine white powder, soluble in water and odorless. The chalk for gilding (often called “Bologna Gesso”) is obtained from the gypsum by thermal treatment at a controlled temperature. You will need to apply about 5-7 coats before you can start gilding. Suitable for all kinds of surfaces, including wood,…
Rabbit skin glue in grain is used to create a strong bond between gold leaf and gesso layers. To make a good mixture of rabbit skin glue, follow these instructions: Add 100g of rabbit skin glue to 1 litre of water and soak overnight. The following day put in a double boiler and heat slowly…
Shellak is used by gilders on top of the gesso before applying the gilding size to prevent the gilding size from mixing with gesso. It is applied with various techniques directly on the applied metal leaf and preserves it from possible, subsequent oxidations. Shellac is a classic sealer for artists who wants to finish off…
Lemon Shellak in flakes (de-waxed), free of resin. Used on metal leaf not only to protect the leafs from stain and oxidization. To dissolve: add 100g of Lemon Shellac to 1 litre of ethanol (ethyl alcohol) or methylated spirit in a glass jar, lock well and put in a warm place. Strongly shake around the dissolution…
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