| Details | | Publication Date: | 1996-04-01 | | Series: | Practical Home Restoration Series |
| Size | | Length: | 96 pages | | Height: | 9.0 in | | Width: | 7.0 in | | Thickness: | 0.2 in | | Weight: | 8.0 oz |
Publisher's Note Give yourself the Midas touch by mastering the art of gilding. Restore an old piece of furniture, give new life to an old, dull picture frame, or lend an antique "look" to your next woodworking project. You'll be able to transform ordinary objects into highly valued articles with these thoroughly explained techniques for gilding--applying thin metal leaves to other metals, paper, leather, ceramics, and glass. Gilding is not, as many tend to think, an application of gold or silver paint, but a layer of real metal that can be polished to a brilliant luster. Basic methods of working with metallic powders or alloy finishes are covered, along with finer works with gold or silver leaf. Seven projects each highlight a different technique, starting with simple powders, and taking you through decorative effects and special antiquing approaches. Gain an appreciation for this detailed craft through a concise history and complete information on the many different metals, tools, and materials available. Before you know it, you'll want to turn everything you touch to gold!
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