Gold size is a form of glue that can be used as an adhesive in order to make sure that the gold leaf adheres correctly to the surface that is to be gilded. We offer a range of different gold sizes that typically fit into two different categories. Water-based size and Oil- based size. Water based size is only suitable for interior work and shouldn’t be used for exterior work. Oil- based size is recommended to be used on exterior work.

If you are new to gilding and have no prior experience or knowledge with gilding we offer a wide range of starter kits for Gold Leaf , Silver Leaf , Imitation Gold leaf , imitation Silver leaf and Copper Leaf. Which contain all of the products that you will need in order to get started with gilding. Including Leaf , Gold Size , Gold Leaf Brushes , Gold Leaf tips , Gilders cushions , Gilders knives and Gilding manuals.  All of the Gilding Starter kits are available in the gilding section of our website.

There are a number of different tools that can be used to apply gold leaf depending on your preference. We have a range of gilders tips that can be used to apply the gold leaf, we also stock a range of brushes that can be used to apply gold leaf to a surface. Both items can be found in the gilding section of our website.

Gold Leaf can be cleaned using a very soft gilding mop or soft cloth to gently wipe the gold leaf itself. It is important that you do not rub the gold leaf as this can potentially damage it slightly.

Imitation gold leaf is normally made from a variety of different metals including Brass or Dutch and Zinc.

If gilded correctly 23ct or above Gold Leaf can last for between 20 – 30 years external unsealed. It is recommended that gold leaf that is 23ct or above is not sealed as most sealers tend to break down over a period of time and typically only last for around 3-5 years.

Genuine Gold Leaf does not tarnish, so it will not need to be sealed , however imitation gold leaf will need to be sealed as over time it will tarnish.

Yes with Genuine gold leaf you can paint over gold leaf with acrylic paint, however if you are using imitation gold leaf , then the imitation Gold Leaf must first be sealed before it can be painted over with acrylic paint or any other acrylic products.

Yes, we do ship orders from outside the UK, unfortunately we are unable to ship any flammable products outside of the UK, this includes products such as the paints

Loose leaf is leaf placed loosely between the sheets of the book. The leaf cannot be handled and is normally lifted directly from the book with a special brush, tip or tweezers (see tools) and then placed onto the surface. Transfer leaf is leaf placed on a sheet of wax or tissue paper within the book which is larger than the leaf, therefore each sheet can be removed individually. It can then be placed face down and with slight pressure the metal will be released onto the surface, rather like a child’s transfer. It is usually easier to use transfer leaf then loose