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Gilding with Leaf on Rolls: When Continuous Leaf Beats Booklets
- by Jake Williams
On a long straight line, a roll will beat a booklet leaf every time. Booklet leaf means a join every 140mm on imitation, every 80 or 95mm on genuine silver, and every one of those joins is a visible overlap you have to keep straight. A roll runs the length...
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Uses of Shell Gold
- by Vicky Stubbs
Shell gold is highly valued by professional framers, conservators, and restorers because it allows them to make precise repairs and decorative enhancements that would be difficult with gold leaf alone.Here are the main reasons framers use shell gold:✨ Invisible repairs – It is ideal for touching up small areas of...
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⭐AUGUST SPECIAL OFFER⭐
- by Vicky Stubbs
⭐AUGUST SPECIAL OFFER⭐For the month of August there will be20% off on Series 1310 and 1315 brushes Use Discount Code AUG-20 at checkout#specialoffer #discount #wrightsoflymm #brushes
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Silver Leaf: Genuine or Imitation, and How to Stop It Tarnishing
- by Jake Williams
Genuine silver leaf will tarnish, and it has to be sealed. That single fact governs almost every decision on a silver gilding project - which material to specify, where the finished piece can live, and what goes over the top of it. Silver leaf gives frames, furniture, artwork and architectural...
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Gilded Bronze Sculpture | Pont Alexandre III in Paris France
- by Vicky Stubbs
The magnificent gilded bronze sculpture featuring the winged horse Pegasus and the allegory of Fame on the Pont Alexandre III in Paris France✨The intricate details of the golden statue shine against a vibrant blue sky capturing the essence of Beaux-Arts architecture and French artistic heritage
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NEW Sinopia Clay Bole Colours
- by Vicky Stubbs
We've expanded our range of Sinopia Clay Bole colours due to popular demand!Sinopias carefully curated palette includes timeless classics such as Red, Yellow, and Black, alongside a selection of unique, non-traditional shades that you won't typically find from other manufacturers.These distinctive colours have been chosen to beautifully complement a wide...
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The Royal Warrant Holders Association Member Directory 2026-2027
- by Vicky Stubbs
The Royal Warrant Holders Association Member Directory 2026–2027 has just arrived, and there is no greater feeling of achievement than seeing our company featured within its pages.Being part of the Royal Warrant Holders Association is a privilege that reflects the dedication, craftsmanship, and commitment of our entire team. It is...
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Imitation Gold Leaf and Dutch Metal: The Complete Guide
- by Jake Williams
Imitation gold leaf, Dutch metal, Schlag leaf, composition leaf and faux gold leaf are all names for the same material - thin sheets of brass alloy that give the appearance of gold without the cost of the real thing. If you have been comparing products under three different names and...
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