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New to gilding? We’ll help you choose the right materials and the best place to begin.
If you’re not sure which leaf, adhesive, kit, or project path is right for you, start here. This page is designed to make gilding easier to navigate, whether you’re beginning your first project, comparing materials, exploring classes, or looking for the right approach for a specific application.
Choose Your Path
I’m New to Gilding
Start with beginner kits, first projects, easier leaf formats, and the least confusing path into the craft.
I Want Genuine Gold
Go directly to premium materials for restoration, luxury interiors, sacred art, and projects where permanence matters.
I Want to Learn Through a Class
Explore instructor-led classes, approved class kits, and student discounts for a more guided path.
I Need Professional Materials
Go directly to genuine gold, oil size, technical resources, and premium materials for established work.
Shop by Project
Glass Gilding
Reverse gilding, verre églomisé, signage, and decorative glass work.
Exterior Gilding
Built for durability, using genuine gold and oil-based systems for long-term outdoor performance.
Frames & Furniture
A perfect place to start—high visual impact, approachable techniques, and strong project results.
Sign Gilding
Traditional techniques for lettering, glass, and dimensional signage with lasting impact.
Sculpture
Sculpture is a powerful use of gilding, where gold and metal leaf catch light across form to create depth and definition beyond paint.
Restoration
For restoration work where genuine gold, durability, and precise technique are essential.
Recommended First Purchase
For most first-time gilding projects, a complete kit is the easiest and most successful way to begin. It removes the guesswork and gives you the essential materials needed to get a clean result.
Compare Gold Leaf Types
Learn the difference between genuine and imitation leaf, transfer and loose leaf, and which materials are best suited to beginner, decorative, or premium work.
Need Direct Catalog Access?
If you already know what you need, go directly to the full product catalog and browse leaf, sizes, tools, brushes, kits, and specialty materials.
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