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2928 Burnishing Size 150ml

Used for adhering all types of real and metal leaf, both transfer and loose.

Can be applied over acrylic paint or traditional bole. Before applying the size, the surface should be as smooth as possible. Two or three coats will give a surface that stays 'open' for a couple of days, meaning it is tacky enough to adhere the leaf. The leaf is then burnished with an agate tool. Wash brushes in water.

- Allows the guilded surface to be distressed or to apply a patina, unlike many other types of size.

- Can be applied directly to bare wood, particularly effective on oak.

- Metal gold requires sealing afterwards with a lacquer to avoid tarnishing.

Note: we should say that gilding is a skill that is only acquired with considerable practice, and much experience is required to achieve the finishes described.

See also

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