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The Golden Touch: Gold Leaf in Monumental Masonry Restoration

The Golden Touch: Gold Leaf in Monumental Masonry Restoration

  • by Sam Wozniak
In the world of monumental masonry, the use of gold leaf is both an art and a science. Whether adorning gravestones, memorial plaques, church facades, war memorials, or civic stonework, gold leaf transforms austere stone into something transcendent. At Wrights of Lymm, with nearly two centuries of experience in gilding and...
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Gold Leaf Across the World - Cyprus

Gold Leaf Across the World - Cyprus

  • by Sam Wozniak
The Timeless Brilliance of Gold Leaf in Cyprus: A Journey Through Art, Faith, and Restoration The Mediterranean island of Cyprus has long been known for its sunlit shores, ancient temples, and deep layers of history. But among its many artistic treasures, one craft shines brighter than the rest — gold...
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Mastering Calligraphy and Art with the Gold Illuminating Kit

Mastering Calligraphy and Art with the Gold Illuminating Kit

  • by Sam Wozniak
The Gold Illuminating Kit from Wrights of Lymm offers artists and calligraphers a gateway to the timeless art of gilding. Whether you're aiming to enhance your manuscripts, restore historic documents, or add a touch of opulence to your artwork, this kit provides the essential tools and materials to achieve professional...
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Gilding techniques

Craftsman uses agate stone for the burnish process. Gilding technique✨

  • by Amanda Cochrane
Craftsman uses agate stone for the burnish process. Gilding technique✨An agate burnisher is a tool used to polish and compact materials like gold leaf and other metal foils to create a bright, mirror-like finish. It is also used in jewelry making for smoothing and polishing metal surfaces without scratching them...
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Gold Across the World -  Barbados

Gold Across the World - Barbados

  • by Sam Wozniak
The Hidden Legacy of Gold Leaf in Barbados: From Colonial Glamour to Modern Restoration The island nation of Barbados is often celebrated for its sugar cane legacy, coral stone architecture, British colonial styles, and tropical charm. What receives far less attention, however, is the story of gold leaf and gilding...
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Contemporary Gilding Techniques: A Modern Approach to Gold Leaf with Wrights of Lymm

Contemporary Gilding Techniques: A Modern Approach to Gold Leaf with Wrights of Lymm

  • by Sam Wozniak
Gilding has long been synonymous with luxury, artistry, and craftsmanship. From historical monuments to intricate interior details, gold leaf has transformed architectural and artistic spaces for centuries. Today, contemporary gilding techniques are pushing boundaries while maintaining the heritage and precision that have always defined this art. At Wrights of Lymm,...
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Cactus Sign Painting at Bankfield South

  • by Amanda Cochrane
Talented work as always by @cactussignpainting ✨Drawing heavily on some inspiration from my buddy @hermeticsignco, my go to bastardised type for transom lettering these days is hollowback. After a slight adjustment from Bankfield House to Bankfield South, 🙄 I lettered up this beautiful entrance porch window earlier on this week...
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KSR Gilding Gold Leaf

The Royal Crescent Gold Leaf Gilding by KSR Gilding

  • by Amanda Cochrane
Amazing work by @ksrgilding 👏✨The Royal Crescent, Bath Phase Two ✨The final phase had a much quicker turnaround and lessons were learned from phase one. Unfortunately, the quicker turnaround meant the topcoat had barely a week to cure therefore I had a lot of cleanup where the overspill of gold...
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