Adhesives, Sealers, and Primers

  • Adhesives:

    • Adhesive material used to adhere gold, silver or any metal leaf to the surface being gilded. We carry:
      • Oil-Based Size (Quick Dry Size and Slow Set Size)
      • Water-Based Size (Aqua Size)
      • Hide Glue
  • Topcoat Sealers:

    • Oil-based non-reactive material made from acrylic copolymers. Provides protection from abrasion, water and ultra violet light, and tarnish.
      • Gloss Topcoat: Topcoat with a lustrous finish.
      • Satin Topcoat: Topcoat with a finish with less reflective properties.
  • Primers:

    • Used to prime surfaces for gilding. We carry:
      • L.A. Gold Leaf Primers: Finely ground pigmented oil-based products that eliminate the requirement for separate applications of a sealer, gesso or bole. Used to prime a surface for gilding as well as giving the gold leaf a long lasting color once burnished. Comes in Red, Yellow, and Gray.
      • Sinopia Bole: Water-Based clay bole for priming surfaces for Water Gilding. Comes in Red, Yellow, and Black.

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