Kits
Complete gilding systems designed to remove guesswork and improve results
Kits bring together the right leaf, adhesive, tools, and instructions into a single, proven system. Whether you are starting your first project, following a class, or working toward a specific application, kits simplify the process and reduce risk—so you can focus on execution, not selection.
Choose Your Kit Path
Starter Kits
Beginner-friendly systems with water-based adhesive, metal leaf, and essential tools—designed for first projects and easy success.
Project Kits
Application-focused kits using oil size and metal leaf, built for furniture, signage, and more durable interior finishes.
Professional Kits
High-performance systems with oil-based adhesive and genuine gold or silver leaf for premium work, restoration, and specification-grade results.
Class Kits
Instructor-aligned material sets designed for workshops, training programs, and student use with consistent, proven systems.
More Gilding Kits
Genuine Gold Leaf Kits
Oil based
Genuine Silver Leaf Kits
Oil based
Imitation Gold Leaf Kits
Water-based and oil-based Gilding Kits
Aluminum Leaf Kits
Water-based and oil-based Gilding Kits
Copper Leaf Kits
Water-based and oil-based Gilding Kits
Traditional Water Gilding Kits
Tool kits and materials kits.
Glass Gilding Kits
Verre Églomisé gilding on glass kits
Charles Douglas Gilding Studio kits
Class Kits
Book Edge Gilding Kit
The art of applying gold leaf to the paper edges of book
Gilding for Works of Art Kit
Working with gold and silver leaf on canvas and paper
Mica Powder Kits
Non-toxic Gold Mica Powder
Tamise Flakes kits
Small irregular pieces of Metal leaf. With blended options for a broader design palette.
Mixol Tint kits
Highly concentrated tinting paste
Mica Powder kits
Multi-colored selection of finely ground Mica powder
Why Kits Work
Less guesswork
If you’re not sure what to buy, kits take that pressure off. Everything is already selected to work together, so you don’t have to compare products or worry about choosing the wrong materials.
Better first project results
Using the right combination of leaf, adhesive, and tools makes a big difference. Kits are built to give you a smoother process and a cleaner result—especially on your first project.
A clear place to start
Instead of navigating the full catalog, kits give you a simple entry point. You can start, complete a project, and then expand into individual materials with more confidence.
Shop Kits by Use Case
First Projects
Starter kits for users who want to learn gilding, try a manageable project, and avoid the complexity of a full materials decision.
Frames & Furniture
Project-based systems for decorative indoor work, mirror frames, and furniture accents with strong visual payoff.
Classes & Students
Instructor-linked class kits and student discounts that create a clearer educational path into the craft.
Choose a Beginner Tutorial
Imitation Gold Leaf
The easiest and most forgiving way to begin. Learn surface prep, sizing, application, and sealing with a material made for decorative work.
Aluminum Leaf
Create bright silver-toned finishes while learning how lighter leaf reacts during handling, laying, and burnishing.
Copper Leaf
Learn how to work with a warm metallic surface that introduces oxidation, patina potential, and the importance of sealing.
Variegated Leaf
Explore a more decorative leaf format with built-in color and pattern variation for antique, artistic, and expressive finishes.
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