Gold Leaf Gilding Course
Acquire expertise in gold leaf gilding, covering preparation of surfaces through to burnishing. Gain knowledge of essential tools, adhesives, leaf varieties, fault correction, ageing effects, and protective coatings to produce impeccable, long-lasting finishes on frames, icons, and decorative items suitable for gallery display.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Gold Leaf Gilding Course delivers hands-on, sequential instruction for crafting perfect, long-lasting gilded surfaces. Participants learn to select authentic or synthetic leaf, prepare bases, mix gesso and clay, use oil and water sizes, control adhesion, apply leaf neatly, fix imperfections, achieve shine or flat finishes, apply suitable sealants, organise tasks effectively, and record work to professional standards.
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Develop skills
- Professional gilding setup: select substrates, bole shades, and gold leaf varieties.
- Accurate adhesive management: apply, check tackiness, and time oil and water sizes.
- Skilled leaf application: cut, transfer, and position gold leaf with seamless edges.
- Advanced finishing techniques: burnish, distress, and seal gold for lasting results.
- Effective project management: calculate supplies, record processes, and deliver professional standards.
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