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

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
Gain hands-on skills in gold leaf gilding to produce durable, professional gilded surfaces. Master selecting leaf and substrates, preparing gesso and bole, applying sizes, laying leaf faultlessly, repairing defects, burnishing or matt finishes, protecting with varnishes, planning projects, and recording processes for top results.
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Develop skills
- Set up gilding workspace with ideal supports, bole shades, and leaf options.
- Control adhesives precisely by applying, testing stickiness, and timing sizes.
- Handle leaf expertly by cutting, lifting, laying for seamless joins.
- Finish professionally with burnishing, ageing effects, and protective layers.
- Plan projects by estimating supplies, tracking steps, achieving client standards.
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