Gold Leaf Gilding Course
Gain expertise in gold leaf gilding, covering everything from preparing surfaces and choosing materials to laying leaf, repairing errors, burnishing, adding patina, and protecting finishes. Perfect your skills to produce durable, high-quality gilded frames, icons, and crafts ready for galleries or clients, using professional techniques throughout.

flexible workload from 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course offers hands-on training in gold leaf gilding, teaching you to select real or imitation leaf, prepare surfaces with gesso and bole, apply oil and water sizes accurately, lay leaf without faults, fix imperfections, burnish for shine or keep matte, seal with proper varnishes, plan projects well, and record your work professionally for lasting results.
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Develop skills
- Set up gilding workspace by picking substrates, bole shades, and leaf varieties.
- Master adhesives through precise application, tack testing, and timing for oil and water sizes.
- Handle gold leaf confidently by cutting, lifting, laying loose or transfer sheets with neat joins.
- Finish expertly with burnishing, patinating, and protective coatings for long-lasting gold.
- Plan projects smartly by estimating supplies, tracking processes, and achieving professional standards.
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