Materials
Access the full catalog of gilding supplies with clarity and control
For users who know what they need, this page provides direct access to leaf, sizes, tools, and specialty materials across the full catalog. For those still deciding, it remains structured and guided—so you can move quickly without losing direction.
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Genuine Gold Leaf
22kt through 24kt gold leaf for interior, exterior, and restoration work where permanence, richness of tone, and long-term performance are essential.
Imitation / Composition Leaf
Cost-effective metal leaf alternatives for decorative finishes, learning, and indoor applications where durability is not the primary concern.
Genuine Silver Leaf
A bright, cool-toned metal leaf used for mirrors, decorative finishes, and specialty applications requiring a distinct metallic character.
Imitation Silver Leaf
Aluminum-based leaf that replicates the look of silver without tarnishing, ideal for decorative interiors, signage, and lower-maintenance applications.
Copper Leaf
Warm-toned decorative metal leaf used for furniture, artwork, and interiors, often paired with patinas for aged or reactive finishes.
Pewter Leaf
A muted gray metallic leaf offering a softer, more understated finish for contemporary surfaces and subtle decorative effects.
Palladium Leaf
A premium white metal leaf with excellent resistance to tarnish, used for refined finishes where durability and a cool tone are required.
Platinum Leaf
A rare and highly durable white metal leaf chosen for high-end projects, exterior applications, and work demanding permanence and prestige.
Oil Size
Oil-based adhesives designed for interior and exterior gilding and professional work, offering extended open time and reliable performance in demanding conditions.
Water-Based Size
User-friendly adhesives for interior projects, quick turnaround work, and beginner applications requiring simpler handling and cleanup.
Brushes & Tools
Essential gilding tools including tips, mops, burnishers, and handling equipment for accurate placement and professional results.
Primers & Sealers
Surface preparation and protective coatings that support adhesion, control absorption, and improve finish durability.
Gesso, Clay Bole & Grounds
Traditional preparation materials used in water gilding to build a smooth surface and create the foundation for burnished finishes.
Kits
Complete systems that combine leaf, adhesive, tools, and instructions—ideal for first projects, classes, and simplified purchasing.
Variegated Leaf
Decorative leaf with color variation and patinated effects, used to create unique, expressive surfaces and artistic finishes.
Mixol Tint
Universal tinting colors used to adjust paints, glazes, and finishes—helping match tones, enrich backgrounds, and refine final appearance.
Agate Burnishers
Polishing tools used in water gilding to compress and shine gold leaf to a high gloss finish on prepared surfaces.
Abalone Veneer
Natural shell veneer offering iridescent effects for decorative inlays, specialty finishes, and mixed-material applications.
Gilt Creams
Metallic wax-based finishes used for touch-ups, highlights, and decorative accents where full leaf application is not required.
Shellac
A versatile natural sealer and barrier coat used in gilding for isolation, toning, and surface preparation across many applications.
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Beginner & Decorative
Use kits, imitation leaf, transfer leaf, water-based size, and project pages like frames and furniture when ease and lower risk matter most.
Premium & Restoration
Use genuine gold, higher-end tools, and application-specific systems when permanence, prestige, and finish quality matter most.
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