Gold Leaf Gilding Course
Dive into expert gold leaf gilding techniques, covering everything from surface preparation and adhesive application to leaf laying, burnishing, patination, and protective finishes. Perfect your skills to create stunning, durable gilded frames, icons, and crafts that meet professional gallery standards with impeccable results.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides hands-on, step-by-step instruction in gold leaf gilding to produce perfect, long-lasting gilded surfaces. You'll master selecting real or imitation gold leaf, preparing substrates, mixing gesso and bole, using oil and water sizes, controlling tackiness, laying leaf faultlessly, fixing imperfections, burnishing for shine or keeping matte, applying protective varnishes, project planning, and professional documentation.
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Develop skills
- Set up pro gilding workspace: pick substrates, bole shades, and gold leaf varieties.
- Master adhesive precision: apply sizes, check tack levels, and time applications perfectly.
- Handle leaf with confidence: cut, transfer, and lay gold for seamless, flawless coverage.
- Finish like a pro: burnish, add patina, and seal gold for tough, lasting beauty.
- Plan projects smartly: budget materials, track processes, and deliver client-quality work.
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