Transform the memory of your loved ones with our exceptional headstone gilding kit! We’ve curated a selection of essential tools to help you create breathtaking gold inscriptions that honour and celebrate their legacy. With the right gilding materials, you can craft a truly unforgettable tribute. Below are the must-have items you’ll need to make a lasting gold impression on any headstone, old or new:
- Kölner Rapid Stone Mason Adhesive: This special adhesive is made specifically for stone surfaces.
- 24k Gold Leaf: Choose triple strong for long-lasting beauty outdoors.
- Stone Sealer123: apply a quote on all types of stone, but for non-absorbing surfaces like granite, Kolner Rapid Stone Mason works beautifully without needing a sealer.
- Gold Leaf Protect: A protective varnish that helps your gold leaf shine brilliantly for years to come.
- Smooth-Quality Brush: Perfect for applying adhesive flawlessly without unsightly brush strokes.
- Soft Tissue: Ideal for gently polishing the gold leaf and enhancing its radiant shine once you’re done.
- Gilder’s Mob: This handy tool is excellent for removing any stray gold flakes from lettering and grooves.
Kölner Rapid Stone Mason
Kölner Rapid Stone Mason is specifically developed for stone mason requirements. The adhesive is applied undiluted in two layers with a brush. After approximately 15 minutes of drying (depending on the thickness of the Rapid layer, temperature, and relative humidity), you can apply a second layer of Rapid or start gilding. Beware that the Rapid layer must be completely dry before gilding. After that, you have three days of open time to make a high-quality gilding.
24ct Gold Leaf, Triple Strong (Transfer)
24ct gold leaf booklet, Triple Strong, is versatile. The individual gold leafs are pressed onto tissue paper, making them easier to handle. When gilding outdoors, one uses patent gold, also called tempest gold. The tissue paper is larger than the gold leaf, allowing easy cutting into desired shapes/forms with scissors. The leafs are then placed onto the prepared surface and carefully rubbed with cotton wool or Kölner Instacoll tissue. The transfer paper can then be removed, as the gold leaf will adhere to the surface. These transfer gold leaves are used for flat surfaces such as walls, ceilings, or sign-writing.
High quality for gilding furniture and decorative objects. Applicable on all kinds of materials such as wood, metal, gib-board, stone, glass, ceramic, concrete, paper, plastic, and fabric.
- Pure gold leaf, transfer, Also Available in Loose Here
- Each booklet contains 25 leafs.
- Professional grade by Noris (Germany).
- For indoor/outdoor use.
- Leaf size: Standard European size of 80×80 mm
Stone Sealer 123a
KGGG-System Sealer 123a. The impregnation agent seals an absorbing surface, forming a film inside the material without building a closed layer at the surface. Such materials are, amongst others, plastering, plaster and paper material. The impregnation agent improves the adhesion between the work material and the following primer coat.
Kölner Leaf Protect
Kölner Leaf Protect is a high-quality transparent water-based protective lacquer that protects surfaces from external influences and oxidation. The metallic lustre is not lost, and the adhesive base under the gold leaf is untouched. Kölner Leaf Protect on gold and metal leaf is only suitable for interior use.
Kölner Lettering Brush
Gilder’s Brush, Silver Cramp, for Size Application. The synthetic hair is placed in a nickel-plated ferrule and lacquered wooden handle. Use these high-quality brushes to achieve a smooth and stroke-free size. You can also use these brushes to apply sealer, varnish, and water size.
Install Tissue
Install tissue is an extra smooth and fluff cloth for pressing the transfer leaf and polishing genuine and imitation leaves after you finish gilding. Polishing the gilded surface with this Instacoll tissue not only removes floating flakes and provides a solid, shiny finish but also highlights spots that you missed or did not gild.
Instacoll Tissue is an essential tool for all gilders, especially in situations where the use of the Agate Stone Burnisher is not allowed. Its unique properties make it a must-have for any gilder’s toolkit. The Instacoll Tissue is very handy for sign-writers; you will need this tissue to polish the gilded surface, especially on glass.
Gilder’s Mop
These budget gilders’ dusters, also known as Gilder’s Mops, are crafted from the finest goat bristles and feature natural wooden handles. To use the brush effectively, move it in a circular motion and in all directions to help the gold leaf adhere to the surface. Once you have finished gilding, gently use the brush to remove any excess gold leaf. A also stock a professional Gilder’s Double Mop Synthetic Duster/Brush from Germany.