Gilder’s cleaning and polishing set (10 items) is necessary for achieving flawless, professional results in your gilding projects.
1- Gold Leaf Polishing Instacoll Tissue
This extra smooth and fluffy cloth is designed for use with gilding size (adhesive) when a Agate Stone Burnisher tool cannot be used to polish gold leaf. The Instacoll Tissue is an essential tool for sign writers; it is necessary for polishing gilded surfaces, especially on glass.
2- Gilder’s Gloves For Genuine And Metal Leaf Application
Gilder’s gloves (one size) are designed for the application of both genuine and imitation leaf. They are made with spaced woven threads that help prevent sweating on the gilded surface. Always wear gloves when applying gold leaf to avoid leaving fingerprints on the surface, as these can later stain your gold or silver leaf. Additionally, gloves are essential to maintain a clean finish when handling metal leaf.
3- Gilders Sanding Sponge 180 Grit
This multi-use sanding sponge is designed to smooth wooden surfaces before applying gesso. This sanding sponge ensures a clean finish, unlike standard sandpaper, which can leave behind particles that are difficult to remove. It can also be used to sand the gesso layer, providing a smooth surface before applying gilders clay. The sponge is effective on uneven surfaces, making it ideal for carved details and curved shapes.
4- Synthetic Steel Wool Polishing Pad
Before applying the leaf to the gilder’s clay, use this synthetic steel wool polishing pad to ensure a smooth and shiny finish. The pad is made from super fine material and measures 111 x 140 x 6 mm. Made in the USA.
5- and 6- Gilder’s Mop/Duster, Soft Goat Bristles, Oval Shape, Natural Wood
These Gilder’s dusters are crafted from the finest goat bristles known as Gilder’s Mops. They feature natural wooden handles and come in two sizes: 25mm and 50mm. Move the brush in a circular motion and in all directions to help the gold leaf adhere to the surface. After you finish gilding, gently use the brush to remove any excess gold leaf.
7- Horse Hair Cloth to Polish The Dry Bole Layers, Size 25x20cm
A durable horsehair cloth, size 25 x 20 cm, is used for polishing dry bole layers. Regular cotton yarn will not effectively perform this task.
8- Gilders cotton ball
Gilders use Gilder’s cotton to clean the surface after drying the gesso. You can also use this cotton yarn to remove any excess flakes—lightly polish in a circular motion until all the flakes that did not adhere are gone. The size of the cotton is approximately that of a large orange.
9- Gilders Microfibre Cloth For Polishing the Gesso and Clay Coats
Gilder’s microfibre cloth is multi-use and soft. To achieve a super shiny gilded surface, the final coat of the clay must be polished and smoothed perfectly so that the gold leaf stands out—size 40×30 cm.
10- Vinyl gloves
Multi-use vinyl gloves for all projects and help keep your hands clean.
