Gold Leaf Gilding Course
Acquire mastery in professional gold leaf gilding, from surface preparation through to burnishing. Gain expertise in tools, adhesives, leaf varieties, repairs, patinas, and protective finishes to produce impeccable, long-lasting results on frames, icons, and decorative items suitable for gallery display.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Gold Leaf Gilding Course provides hands-on, step-by-step instruction to produce perfect, long-lasting gilded surfaces. Discover how to select real or imitation gold leaf, prepare substrates, mix gesso and bole, use oil and water sizes, control tackiness, apply leaf faultlessly, fix imperfections, burnish for shine or maintain a matte finish, apply suitable varnishes, plan projects effectively, and record your work to professional standards.
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Develop skills
- Professional gilding preparation: select substrates, bole shades, and gold leaf varieties.
- Accurate adhesive management: apply, check tackiness, and time oil and water sizes.
- Skilful leaf application: cut, transfer, and position gold leaf with seamless joins.
- Advanced finishing techniques: burnish, distress, and seal gold for lasting results.
- Effective project management: calculate materials, record processes, and deliver professional standards.
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