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Applying gold
leaf to glass is
a technique that
has been
employed for
centuries by
sign makers,
lettering
specialists, and
specialty mirror
makers (also
commonly
referred
to as Verre
Eglomise).
The basic steps
are straight
forward, as long
as you use the
correct
materials, the
right know-how
and a bit of
patience.
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How to Gold
Leaf on
Glass
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1. First,
insure the glass
surface is
completely
clean. Generally
Denatured
Alcohol works
best as a
cleaning agent.
Be sure to use a
lint free cloth.
2. Apply
Gelatin sizing
(adhesive) to
the glass
surface where
you
would like
the gold to
adhere. There
are a few
specialty
brushes designed
for this
application
process that
will facilitate
the gelatin
application, see
below.
3. Apply
22kt Genuine
Gold leaf -
surface or
loose
leaf (note:
Patent Leaf will
not work for
gilding on
glass). You can
use 22kt or
higher,
depending on
final look and
color tone
desired.
Complete Gold
Leaf Color
charts are
available at the
GildedPlanet
Color Charts
center.
4. Allow
Gelatin Sizing
to dry fully
then remove any
excess leaf bits
with a soft
Squirrel Mop
brush.
5.
Back-up the gold
with paint or
clear varnish.
Often Gold
Lettering and
graphics are
painted over to
protect and seal
the gold as well
as increase the
reflectivity and
luster of the
gold, as seen
through the
front of the
glass or mirror.
This color can
affect the Gold
tone slightly.
Using a
Terracotta
Red will warm
the Gold, while
using a Black
can make it
appear bolder
and colder.
Yellow tends to
mellow the Gold
and add depth.
Alternatively,
you can skip the
paint layer and
back-up the
letter forms or
graphics
directly with
clear varnish,
see step 6. If
you choose to
use paint, be
sure to add a
final layer of
clear varnish
over the painted
surface.
6.
Complete the
process with a
clear coat of
Varnish (even if
you applied a
paint layer, as
in step 5).
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Materials
for Gilding
on Glass |
Gelatin Glue
size for Glass
Gilding
Platinum white
gelatin sheets
are the
alternate to 00
gelatin
capsules. Each
sheet is
embossed with 80
diamonds. A two
diamond section
is equal to one
00 gelatin
capsule and,
when placed in
one half pint of
water, it will
make an average
strength batch
of gelatin glue
size.
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GE/K 1 Kilogram
Box
$ 70.00 |
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GE/500 ˝
Kilogram Box
$ 45.00 |
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GE/10 10 Sheets
$ 11.00 |
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More Size
and Adhesives
Brushes for
applying
Gelatin
Sizing
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Flat Wash Brushes |
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Flat Water
Mixed Hair Mop.
Copper Ferrule. Raw wood handle - French.
"Glass Gilder's Special" for application of
Gelatin Water
Size
| 227/1 1 inch |
$ 21.50 |
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Pointed Wash
Brushes |
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Pointed Kazan Squirrel Mop
Quill Ferrule - Varnished Wood
Handle - French
| 61/3 10mm |
$ 27.00 |
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Genuine Gold
Leaf
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22 kt. Gold
Leaf - Packs
Pack of 20
22kt. Gold
leaf books -
500 leaves.
Each leaf is
3 3/8" x 3
3/8" square.
Approx.
coverage is
39 sqft.
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22 kt.
French Pale
Gold Leaf
Pack
500 Leaf
Pack
Loose Leaf
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MO22.00FP |
$690.00 |
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More Genuine
Gold Leaf
Genuine
Silver Leaf
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Silver
Leaf Pack
Loose Leaf
Loose Leaf
- Monarch
Brand
(German)
Pack of 20
silver leaf
books - 500
leaves. Each
leaf is 3
3/8in. x 3
3/8in.
Approx
coverage 39 sqft.
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item #
MO00.00SV |
$265.00 |
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Softening
Brushes and Mops
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Black
Goat
Oval Mop - Red Quill Ferrule.
Raw wood handle - German
| 822/6 10mm |
$ 32.50 |
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Sealers for
Glass Gilding
Commonwealth Varnish
- Window Spar
A special most
durable fast
drying varnish
made expressly
for backing up
gold letters and
graphics on
glass. It clings
strongly to
glass, has a
great resistance
to moisture, is
pale amber in
color and will
not turn white
with age.
UPS Ground
shipment only.
Contact Us
for
availability
Back-Up
Paint
The thick
screen ink
used as a
'back-up'
paint for
gilded
glass.
Available in
5 ounce
tubes.
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DK/Y |
Yellow
Ocher - 5
oz tube |
$ 22.00 |
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DK/B |
Black - 5
oz tube |
$ 22.00 |
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