Wrights of Lymm offers a variety of gilding starter kits suitable for both beginners and experienced gilders. These kits provide essential tools and materials to begin the art of gilding.
Genuine Gold Starter Kits:
Standard Starter Kit: Includes 25 leaves of 23.5ct loose gold leaf, 25 leaves of 23.5ct transfer gold leaf, a standard gilder's cushion with card shield, a carbon steel gilder's knife, a 60ml jar of Japan 3-hour gold size (substituted with acrylic size for overseas orders), a squirrel hair tip, an ox hair brush for applying size and shellac, a No.2 squirrel hair gilder's mop, and a 60ml shellac varnish.
Superior Starter Kit: Contains all items from the Standard Kit, with upgrades to a professional gilder's cushion and a stainless steel gilder's knife. It also includes the "Practical Gilding Manual" for comprehensive guidance.
Imitation Gold, Silver, and Copper Starter Kits:
Basic Starter Kits: Each kit comprises one book of loose leaf, one book of transfer leaf, a 60ml acrylic gold size, a 60ml shellac varnish, an 18mm ox hair filling-in brush, and a No.2 pony hair gilder's mop. These kits are available in imitation gold, silver, or copper leaf
Advanced Starter Kits: In addition to the contents of the Basic Kits, these include the "Practical Gilding Manual" for detailed instructions.
All starter kits are presented in a tin, ensuring organized storage and portability. They are designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to gilding, offering quality materials and tools to facilitate the learning process.