Master Gilding Set

The Master Gilding Set includes all the tools and supplies you need to work on various gilding techniques, including water gilding from start to finish. Included are materials to apply the gilding base or bole; handle and apply gold and silver leaf, and polish the gold. The collapsible gift box with magnetic closure and ribbon tie makes this set an excellent gift for the Holidays or any special occasion.

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The complete set includes:

Master Gilding Set
Item	Item No.	Description
	345-GLPSQ	Gilder’s Cushion or Gilder’s Pad is a flat wooden board padded with felt and covered with tightly stretched chamois leather. Gilders use the pad as a base for manipulating and cutting loose-leaf metals during gilding.
	340-GLKDSQ	Gilder’s Knife (Double Edge Square Tip) is used to cut loose pieces of gold or silver leaf on a gilder’s pad or cushion.
	360-BADT19	Aurum Burnisher is a professional “dog tooth”-shaped burnisher with a polished, genuine agate head, set securely in a wooden handle, for burnishing gold leaf.
	703-152015	Gilder’s Tip is a squirrel hair brush used to pick up pieces of gold leaf on the tips of the hairs.
	707-002403	Kolibri Brush made with the finest synthetic squirrel hair, producing a brush that holds water exceptionally well and comes to an excellent point.
	662-55307	Mini Kabuki Brush with White Bristles and Black Handle is perfect for dusting skewings from gilded surfaces, offering incredible softness, and can be used for light burnishing.
	300-AU23.5L	Aurum Gold Leaf is genuine gold leaf (23.5 karat) produced using the latest technology and respected traditions of the gold beating craft. Book 25 leaves
	300-AUSLVSFB	Aurum Loose Silver Leaf is pure silver leaf, produced using the latest technology and the respected traditions of gold-beating craft. Book 25 leaves
	320-GLGL1L	Gilder’s Clay is a paste that needs to be mixed with glue size before applying. For best results, apply two or more coats of this solution onto a perfectly smooth substrate, such as gesso. When dry, remove dust and apply gold leaf. After burnishing, the clay becomes visible through the fine gold leaves. (1 oz jar)
	510-21RSG	Rabbit Skin Glue is a high-grade glue made in the U.S. of pure animal collagen. It is a fine-mesh granular glue that is easy to dissolve in water, ideal for preparing canvas or panels, for use in chalk or gesso grounds, and as a medium in distemper painting. (1 oz jar)
	320-IN	Kölner Instacoll Gilding System is a water-based, gilding base and adhesive (size) designed for interior and exterior leaf work where weather resistance and high gloss are essential.
	656-HHC	Horsehair Cloth is a mildly abrasive cloth made from horsehair for polishing gesso or bole. The thickly woven cloth measures approximately 10 in. x 15 in. (25.4 cm x 38.1 cm) and is well-suited for giving bole and gesso a final finish.
	707-002408	Micro-Mesh™ Regular Sheet (silicone carbide grit with standard backing) is the standard grade of Micro-Mesh used for polishing and cleaning paints, wood, and most metals and polymers. It is used to remove material, produce a uniformly smooth surface, and polish to a high-gloss finish. Kit includes one of each Micro-Mesh Regular Sheet (3" x 6") in 6000, 1800, and 1500 Grit.
	661-CTA6100	Cotton-Tip Applicators are ideal for removing debris. These 6" non-sterile cotton-tipped swabs are made from high-quality hardwoods that offer superior performance. The applicators feature soft, lint-free cotton tips. (10 each) Also included: 3 mini spatulas, mixing sticks, and a cleaning mini brush.
		Red Collapsible Large Gift Box with magnetic closure & ribbon finish is designed to deliver an upscale look. These boxes feature a matte surface, a unique collapsible design, reinforced adhesive corner lining, a magnetic snap-lock closure, and a ribbon finish.  Size: 8-1/2 X 6-1/2 X 3-1/2 inches