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Gold Leaf Size, adheres Gold Leaf. Gilders use Oil, Water and Alcohol gold leaf size. where to buy gold-leaf-size? Here where the professionals get their gold size.
Always make test samples to know your products behaviors and to have samples for future customers or for reference.
Gold leaf Size-Oil based, used for attaching Gold and Silver leaf when gilding surfaces such as Glass, Wood and Metal. Oil based Gold Leaf Size produces a satin glow which is visible up to 90 percent of the time. Gold Leaf Size-Oil based nowadays comes in a variety of dry and setup times. Fast gold sizes produce a dull satin gild, while the slower the gold size is, the brighter the gild results are. Slow Gold Size stay "Open-tacky" longer and you will have a longer period of time attach gold or silver leaf.
Gold Leaf Sizes dry times results vary based on temperature and humidity
When Gilders used to make their own size they started with Fat Oil made by rendering down animal fats in a low heat, then stored typically on a roof over the Summer too thicken, stirring the fat a couple of times a month over 3-6 months. Pure Fat Oil mixed with varnish made from damar pitch(resin) and wood grain alcohol or turpentine(thinners-reducers) to speed up dry time and to add strength-flexibility. Do not confuse strength-flexibility with longevity, pure fat oil size has the great durability over time and is why it is used for capital Domes and Statues where the public won't touch. Gold Size with a greater volume-amount of varnish is considered faster. Fast Gold Size is made to dry faster to get the job done in a rush or to be ready (closed-size) sooner for clear coat finishing.
Gold Leaf Size-Water based, used for attaching Gold and Silver leaf when gilding smooth surfaces such as Glass of Enameled Wood and Metal. Water based Gold Size
produces a Mirror finish which is visible 10-20 percent of the time
unless illuminated by lights directly. Some Water based Gold Sizes such
Gelatin
Gold Leaf Sizes dry times results vary based on temperature and humidity
Dux Oil Based Quick Size in a 1/2 Pint container.A clear gilder’s size for fast gold leaf workAchieves tack in approximately 1-1/2 hrsTack will remain..
$33.40
Dux Oil Based Quick Size in a Pint container.A clear gilder’s size for fast gold leaf workAchieves tack in approximately 1-1/2 hrsTack will remain ope..
$49.82
Dux Oil Based Quick Size in a Quart container.A clear gilder’s size for fast gold leaf workAchieves tack in approximately 1-1/2 hrsTack will remain op..
$93.60
Dux Gold Leaf Slow Size - Oil Based 1/2 PintA slow setting oil based leaf adhesive designed for gilding all types of metal leaf on a wide variety of s..
$33.50
Dux Gold Leaf Slow Size - Oil Based GallonA slow setting oil based leaf adhesive designed for gilding all types of metal leaf on a wide variety of sub..
$292.80
Dux Gold Leaf Slow Size - Oil Based PintA slow setting oil based leaf adhesive designed for gilding all types of metal leaf on a wide variety of subst..
$51.74
Dux Gold Leaf Slow Size - Oil Based QuartA slow setting oil based leaf adhesive designed for gilding all types of metal leaf on a wide variety of subs..
$97.92
DUX WATER-BASED GILDING SIZE - 1/2 Pint This water-based size dries to a crystal clear, extended tack in 20-30 minutes. Once dry, it will allow for ..
$21.60
DUX WATER-BASED GILDING SIZE - Gallon This water-based size dries to a crystal clear, extended tack in 20-30 minutes. Once dry, it will allow for ov..
$176.26
DUX WATER-BASED GILDING SIZE - Pint This water-based size dries to a crystal clear, extended tack in 20-30 minutes. Once dry, it will allow for over..
$35.52
DUX WATER-BASED GILDING SIZE - Quart This water-based size dries to a crystal clear, extended tack in 20-30 minutes. Once dry, it will allow for ove..
$50.60
Gelatin Size for Water Gilding Gold Leaf by GildersBuy Gelatin Gold Leaf Size for Water Gilding by Gilders for Sale here. Each Package of Gelatin Size..
$16.00
Gilders Quick Rubbing Varnish Gilders Specialty Product's Quick Rubbing Varnish. A traditional alkyd resin quick rubbing varnish of the hig..
$39.00
Gilding on Glass Wood Metal Book Gilding on Glass Wood Metal a Gold leaf Application Techniques and how-to book by E.C. Mathews and Lawrence S. ..
$16.50
Rolled Cotton for Gilding Gold LeafBuy Rolled Cotton for Gilding Gold Leaf by Gilders Specialty Products for sale here. Gilding Cotton is used f..
$19.50