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Using an ancient bookbinders method to create an imitation vellum, learn how to create a convincing gilded manuscript
Gilded_Manuscript.html
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This golden leaf. All you ever needed to know about imitation gold leaf, from its origins to the technical specification of todays dutch metal leaf.
golden_leaf.html
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Our about us page contains our craft background plus insights into the ancillary skills we learned over the years.
About_us.html
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Here you can see the results of using the antique glaze on top of gold leaf in some before and after pictures.
antique_glazes.html
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A range of gilding kits and ageing kits to achieve the crackle glaze , antique glaze etc. Also kits for working with gesso.
buy_gilding_kits.html
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Started on impulse whne our duaghter was born, this castle in the sky took 7 years to finish
Castle_In_The_Sky.html
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On this page are some examples of crackle glaze, some of these have had added an ageing glaze to give an older appearance to the metal leaf.
crackle_glaze.html
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A growing list of important craft directories, all vetted by a human.
craft_directories.html
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Craft supplies are what this page is all about, here I have gathered the best arts & crafts suppliers for you to browse.
craft_supplies.html
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Here you will find two free gilding manuals One aimed at gilding onto leather, the other aimed at gilding onto various surfaces.
download_page.html
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Working with gesso opens up a whole new world of creative possibilities for those working with a surface that can accept gesso.
gesso.html
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All about the gilding ground, what function they serve and how to apply them.
gilding_grounds.html
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This is where you can get one on one help in your gilding project. Get gilding mentoring from an expert!
mentoring_in_gilding.html
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A dazzling example of bespoke furniture design complimented with the use of gold leaf.
Gold_Leaf_In_Furniture_Design.html
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See what other artists are doing with imitation gold leaf to produce a gold leaf painting.
gold_leaf_art.html
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A range of gold leaf supplies including crackle glazes and leather size. No hidden charges, all prices include taxes and shipping.
gold_leaf_supplies.html
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Gilding onto leather, a link to a complete fully illustrated tutorial is to be found on this page
gold_leaf_technique.html
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This page deals with the gold size or adhesives used in gilding with imitation gold leaf.
gold_size_or_adhesive.html
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A website all about gilding using imitation gold leaf, and how to achieve a variety of antique and distressed finishes.
index.html
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How to handle gold leaf, a fully illustrated guide which has received praise for its simplicity and clarity.
how_to_handle_the_leaf.html
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Using an old bookbinding method we show how to create a traditional parchment paper and imitation vellum.
parchment_paper.html
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Here are the arguments with regard choosing imitation gold leaf or genuine gold leaf when gilding on wood or plaster.
Imitation_Gold_Leaf.html
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Links to artist supply houses of merit plus various other useful contacts.
links.html
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A variety of distressed finishes, some popular effects such as the crackle glaze plus a few trade secrets.
distressed_finishes.html
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Some of the nicest primitive websites gathered together for you to browse through
primitive_crafts.html
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A large collection of links devoted to scrapbooking and making cards, lots of suppliers here.
scrap_booking_&_cards_suppliers.html
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A web site devoted to the creation of various distressed & antique finishes to gold leaf and painted surfaces. How to create the shabby chic furniture.
shabby_chic_furniture.html
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sitemap-page-order.html
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Terms & Conditions
Terms_&_Conditions.html
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A growing list of working artist-crafts people from Europe, America, indeed from all over the world.
working_crafts_people.html