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Size and
Gilder's
Adhesives
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Size refers to
the adhesive
material used to
adhere gold,
silver, copper
or metal leaf to
the surface
being gilded.
There are
different forms
of size
depending on the
gilding method;
oil based, water
based and 'traditional water
gilding'.
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Shipping
Restrictions:
WINTER SHIPPING
RESTRICTIONS
WATER BASED
Water-based
sizing is
subject to
freeze damage
during winter
months.
Therefore, the
GildedPlanet
restricts our
shipment of
water based
sizing. Please
contact
us with shipping
availability in
your state.
OIL BASED
Due to the
flammable nature
of oil based 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.
Water based
sizing (Aqua
Size and Wunda
Size) can be
shipped for
overnight
delivery!
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