Gold Leaf Gilding Course
Gain expertise in professional gold leaf gilding, covering everything from surface preparation and adhesive application to leaf laying, burnishing, patina techniques, and protective finishes. Perfect your skills to produce gallery-quality frames, icons, and crafts that stand the test of time with flawless, enduring results.
from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides hands-on, step-by-step guidance to master gold leaf gilding for creating durable, professional gilded panels. You'll learn to select genuine or imitation gold leaf, prepare substrates with gesso and bole, apply oil and water-based sizes accurately, handle leaf application with clean seams, repair imperfections, finish with burnishing or matte effects, protect using suitable varnishes, plan projects effectively, and document processes for top-quality outcomes.
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Develop skills
- Professional gilding preparation: select substrates, bole shades, and appropriate gold leaf varieties.
- Accurate adhesive management: apply and test oil and water sizes for optimal tack timing.
- Skilled leaf application: cut, transfer, and lay gold leaf seamlessly without defects.
- Advanced finishing techniques: burnish, distress, and seal gold for lasting protection.
- Efficient project execution: budget materials, record processes, and deliver client-standard work.
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