Gilding for the Home: Decorating with Gold, Silver and Metal Leaf (Homecraft S.)

by Liz Wagstaff

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The ancient and beautiful art of gilding is fully explained in this book of 40 step-by-step projects. Gilding can be applied to anything from furniture to accessories and tiny decorative embellishments, including tables, chairs and mirror frames. For the complete novice, all the techniques - water gilding, oil gilding, using liquid leaf - and materials are explained, while those with a little more experience should enjoy the decorative effects that can be achieved at home.
  • ISBN10 0754808351
  • ISBN13 9780754808350
  • Publish Date 31 October 2001
  • Publish Status Out of Print
  • Out of Print 22 February 2013
  • Publish Country GB
  • Publisher Anness Publishing
  • Imprint Lorenz Books
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 160
  • Language English