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Size refers to
the adhesive
material used to
adhere gold,
silver, copper
or metal leaf to
any surface
being gilded.
There are
different forms
of size
depending on the
gilding method;
oil based,
water
based and
'sizing' for 'Traditional water
gilding'.
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Shipping
Restrictions:
Due to the
flammable nature
of gilding size,
these products
must be shipped
UPS Ground.
Please take this
into
consideration
when ordering.
If preferable,
you can request
to have your
leaf and
supplies shipped
independently
from your
gilder's size to
receive these
items sooner.
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Oil Based
Adhesives
Oil based
gilding
adhesives
may be used
for both
interior and
exterior
gilding
projects.
Solvent -
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The French
LeFranc size has
superior
leveling
properties and
mast predictable
characteristics.
Rolco size
produces
excellent
results, dries
hard and may be
sealed after
curing for 24
hours.
Oil sizes are
ready to gild
when your
knuckle taps the
surface without
disturbing the
size or coming
away with
residue. Oil
sizes may be
thinned up to
10% with mineral
spirits (white
spirits). If
thinned, the
drying time may
be reduced. A
Black Ox hair
brush will
produce a smooth
even surface.
Brushes are best
cleaned with
mineral spirits
(white spirits).
Always stir oil
size to insure
the blending of
all components.
Never shake a
can to mix it as
it may aerate
the oil size and
cause minute air
bubbles to
appear during
application.
Porous surfaces
should be sealed
to create a
smooth surface
to gild.
Exterior
projects may be
sealed with
semi-gloss latex
or oil based
paint. Shellac
or semi-gloss
paint is
recommended for
sealing interior
work.
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Rolco
Quick-Dry and
Slow-Set Size |
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Shipping
Restrictions |
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Rolco
Quick-Dry
Size
will reach
tack in 1-2
hours and
will remain
open for
gilding for
1-2 hours.
In very dry
and warm
environments,
it may reach
tack in as
little as 30
minutes and
the open
time for
gilding may
be greatly
reduced. It
produces
excellent
results with
metal leaf
and is
recommended
for small
projects or
when time is
limited.
Allow to
cure for 24
hours before
sealing.
Download
complete
specification
sheet for
this
product.
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Rolco
Quick-Dry
Size - 3
hour oil
adhesive |
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LA/4oz
- 3hr
4oz
container |
$
7.00 |
Temporarily
out of
stock |
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RQ/8-
1/2 pint |
$ 15.00 |
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RQ/P-
1 pint |
$ 20.00 |
Temporarily
out of
stock |
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RQ/Q
-
1 quart |
$ 32.00 |
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RQ/GAL
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1 gallon |
$ 98.00 |
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Rolco
Slow-Set
Size
is
recommended
for projects
that may
require a
longer open
time for
gilding than
Quick-Dry
will allow.
It will
reach proper
gilding tack
in 6-8 hours
and will
remain open
for gilding
with genuine
gold leaf
for an equal
amount of
time. The
open time
for gilding
with metal
leaf is
usually
less, as it
is with
other oil
sizes. Allow
to cure 24
hours before
sealing.
Download
complete
specification
sheet for
this
product.
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Rolco
Slow-Dry
Size - 12
hour oil
adhesive |
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RS/8
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1/2 pint |
$ 16.00 |
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RS/P -
1 pint |
$ 21.00 |
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RS/Q -
1 quart |
$ 34.00 |
Temporarily
out of
stock |
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RS/GAL -
1 gallon |
$ 102.00 |
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Rolco
Artisan Clear
Oil Size
- A
superior
extended gilding
size.
Artisan Clear
Oil Size is
highly
recommended for
exterior domes,
statuary, signs,
and other
projects where
extended open
time is
required. It
reaches tack
overnight, about
12 hours, and
stays open for
gilding for 12
hours or longer.
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Rolco
Artisan
Clear Oil
Size |
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RAS/P -
1 pint |
$ 29.00 |
Temporarily
out of
stock |
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RAS/Q -
1 quart |
$ 48.00 |
Temporarily
out of
stock |
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LeFranc Gilder's
Size |
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Shipping
Restrictions |
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LeFranc 3
Hour Size
is suitable
for interior
and exterior
work. It
reaches tack
in 3-5 hours
depending on
film
thickness,
temperature
and
humidity.
After
reaching the
proper
gilding
tack, it
will remain
open for
gilding with
genuine gold
leaf for 4-6
hours. The
open time
for gilding
with metal
leaf is
shorter,
sincemetal
leaf is
brittle and
heavier.
Allow the
gilded
surface to
cure one
week before
sealing or
glazing.
Always stir
LeFranc
size. The
driers in
LeFranc size
settle to
the bottom
of the
container
and must be
stirred to
produce a
blended
product.
8.4 oz.
item#
size3LF8 |
$ 17.00 |
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33.9 oz.
item#
size3LF33 |
$ 39.00 |
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LeFranc 12
Hour Size
Lead
Free - new
improved formulation!
Released
Fall 2007
Le
Franc
is suitable
for all
projects
requiring a
longer open
time for
gilding. It
reaches tack
in 12-14
hours and
will remain
open for
gilding for
8-12 hours.
LeFranc 12
Hour Size
requires one
month to
cure fully
before
sealing or
glazing.
Until fully
cured, the
gilding
surface is
fragile and
should be
protected
from harm.
Always stir
LeFranc
size. The
driers in
LeFranc size
settle to
the bottom
of the
container
and must be
stirred to
produce a
blended
product.
8.4 oz.
item#
size12LF8 |
$ 21.00 |
temporarily
out of
stock |
16.9 oz.
item#
size12LF16 |
$ 32.00 |
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33.9 oz.
item#
size12LF33 |
$ 46.00 |
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