Learning Gilding Kit No. 1
If you would like to gild but have no previous experience, you can start practicing by using a beginner kit. The kits contain all the necessary items in the most suitable quantities for a beginner.
Beginner kit no.1 includes the most important materials for gold size gilding (easier than traditional water gilding).
Beginner kit no.2 suitable for those who want to practise traditional water gilding.
Kit no. 1 contains:
• White water bole, 1000 ml
• Red water bole, 300 ml
• Instant water size (Wunda Size), 250 ml
• 200 imitation gold leaves, 16x16 cm
• 100 imitation silver leaves, 16x16 cm
• Fixative varnish 250 ml
• Fine steel-wool no. 0000, 100 grams
• Gilder's cushion and knife.
• Practical Gilding, a book of instructions (in English)
• Small pieces of raw wooden mouldings to practice on.