Master Gilding Set

The Master Gilding Gift Box has all the tools and supplies you need to work on different gilding techniques including water gilding from start to finish. Included are materials to apply the gilding base or bole; handle and apply gold and silver leaf, and polish the gold. The collapsible gift box with magnetic closure and ribbon tie makes this set a great gift for the Holidays or any special occasion.

You save $33.30 when items in this kit are purchased separately.

The complete kit includes:

Master Gilding Kit
Item	Item No.	Description
	345-GLPSQ	Gilder's Cushion or gilder's pad is a flat wooden board padded with felt and covered with tightly stretched chamois leather. Gilders use the pad as a base on which to manipulate and cut loose-leaf metals when gilding.
	340-GLKDSQ	Gilders Knife (Double Edge Square Tip) is used to cut loose pieces of gold or silver leaf on a gilder's pad or cushion.
	360-BADT19	Aurum Burnisher is a professional “dog tooth” shaped burnisher with polished genuine agate head, set securely in a wooden handle, for burnishing gold leaf.
	703-152015	Gilder’s Tip is a squirrel hair brush used to pick up pieces of gold leaf on the tips of the hairs.
	707-002403	Kolibri Brushes are made using the finest synthetic squirrel hair to produce a brush that holds water exceptionally well and comes to an excellent point.
	662-55307	Mini Kabuki Brush with White Bristles and Black Handle is perfect for dusting skewings from gilded surfaces, offering great softness and could be used for light burnishing.
	300-AU23.5L	Aurum Gold Leaf is genuine gold leaf (23.5 karat or less) produced using the latest technology and respected traditions of the gold beating craft. Book 25 leaves
	300-AUSLVSFB	Aurum Loose Silver Leaf is pure silver leaf is produced using the latest technology and respected traditions of gold beating craft. Book 25 leaves
	320-GLGL1L	Gilder’s Clay is a paste that needs to be mixed with glue size before applying. For best results, apply two or more coats of this solution onto a perfectly smooth substrate, such as gesso. When dry, remove dust and apply gold leaf. After burnishing, the clay becomes visible through the fine leaves of gold. (1 oz jar)
	510-21RSG	Rabbit Skin Glue is a high-grade glue made in the U.S. of pure animal collagen. It is a fine mesh granular glue that is easy to dissolve in water ideal for preparing size for canvas or panels, use in chalk or gesso grounds, and as a medium in distemper painting. (1 oz jar)
	320-IN	Kölner Instacoll Gilding System is a water-based, gilding base and adhesive (size) designed for interior and exterior leaf work where weather resistance and high gloss are important.
	656-HHC	Horsehair Cloth is a mildly abrasive cloth made from horsehair for polishing gesso or bole. The thickly woven cloth measures approximately 10 in. x 15 in. (25.4 cm x 38.1 cm) and is well suited for giving bole and gesso a final finish.
	707-002408	Micro-Mesh™ Regular Sheet (silicone carbide grit with standard backing), the standard grade of Micro-Mesh used for polishing and cleaning paints, wood, and most metals and polymers. It is used to remove material, produce a uniformly smooth surface and polish a surface to a high gloss finish. Kit includes one of each Micro-Mesh Regular Sheet 3" x 6" of 6000, 1800, and 1500 Grit
	661-CTA6100	Cotton-Tip Applicators are ideal for removal of debris. These 6" non-sterile cotton-tipped swabs are made from high quality hardwoods that offer superior performance. The applicators feature soft cotton tips that are absorbent and won't lint. (10 ea) Also kit includes: 3 mini spatulas, mixing sticks and cleaning mini brush.
		Red Collapsible Large Gift Box with magnetic closure & ribbon finish is designed to deliver an upscale look. These boxes feature a matte surface with a unique collapsible design, reinforced adhesive corner lining, magnetic snap lock closure, and ribbon finish.  Size: 8-1/2 X 6-1/2 X 3-1/2