Gold Leaf Gilding Course
This course teaches professional gold leaf gilding from initial surface preparation through to final burnishing and protection. You'll learn essential tools, adhesives, leaf varieties, repair techniques, patinas, and varnishes to create flawless, long-lasting finishes on frames, icons, and crafts that meet gallery standards and client expectations.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain hands-on, step-by-step skills in gold leaf gilding to produce durable, perfect gilded panels. Master selecting real or imitation leaf, preparing substrates with gesso and bole, using oil and water sizes, controlling tack, laying leaf neatly, fixing imperfections, burnishing or mattifying, sealing with varnishes, planning projects, and recording pro-level work.
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Develop skills
- Set up pro gilding workspace: pick substrates, bole shades, and leaf types.
- Control adhesives precisely: apply sizes, check tackiness, and time applications.
- Handle leaf with confidence: cut, transfer, and lay gold for seamless results.
- Finish expertly: burnish, add patina, and seal for lasting gilded surfaces.
- Plan projects smartly: budget materials, track progress, and deliver top quality.
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