Gold Leaf Gilding Course
This course teaches professional gold leaf gilding techniques from preparing surfaces to final burnishing. You will learn essential tools, adhesives, leaf varieties, repairs, patinas, and protective finishes to create stunning, long-lasting gilded frames, icons, and crafts suitable for galleries and clients.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain hands-on skills in gold leaf gilding to produce durable, perfect gilded surfaces. Master selecting real or fake leaf, preparing substrates with gesso and bole, using oil and water sizes, laying leaf without faults, fixing errors, burnishing or mattifying, sealing with varnishes, planning work, and recording steps for top results.
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Develop skills
- Set up gilding workspace by picking substrates, bole shades, and leaf types.
- Control adhesives precisely by applying, checking stickiness, and timing sizes.
- Handle leaf expertly by cutting, lifting, laying, and joining for seamless results.
- Finish professionally by burnishing, antiquing, and sealing for lasting beauty.
- Plan projects by estimating supplies, tracking progress, and achieving high standards.
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