Glass gilding is a meticulous and intricate process that involves applying delicate sheets of gold leaf to the surface of glass to create a luminous, reflective effect. This traditional craft begins with the preparation of the glass, ensuring it is thoroughly cleaned and free from any grease or impurities. A...

Gilding Care and Maintenance Threats to gilding Whilst gilding has been known to last for over 3000 years, the biggest threat it faces is from inappropriate cleaning and unnecessary intervention by those without adequate knowledge and training. The application of water during cleaning of water gilded surfaces causes considerable damage...

There are many ways to glass gild from signage work for solicitors or public house through to Eglomise but covered in this particular fact sheet is gilding on glass for signage work. 1. Sketch of lettering or design prepared on thin paper. Outline traced in Brunswick Black to be seen...

When gilding externally on stone we would recommend that you use 23.5ct Gold Leaf or above, as anything lower in carat will tarnish due to the elements outside. When carving the lettering in stone, hand cut lettering will always look better than sandblasted lettering, this is because the V shape...