Gilding by Jane Laferla (1997, Paperback, Illustrated)

I have long toyed with the idea of trying my hand at gilding. I enjoy both crafting and fine art painting with oils. I wanted a new skill to include in both. This book not only gave me the information, materials sources, project ideas I was seeking in one book, it also has some ideas that you may NEVER use but are fun to consider - gilding chocolates, roasted chickens, etc. It's great to have a one-stop resource in my art/craft library that treats the subject in a light-hearted manner - makes it FUN - yet gives you the nitty-gritty how to's you must have to "get 'er done".