About this product

Product Identifiers

PublisherSchiffer Publishing, The Limited

ISBN-100764306324

ISBN-139780764306327

eBay Product ID (ePID)606702

Product Key Features

LanguageEnglish

TopicCare & Restoration, General, Antiques & Collectibles, Crafts & Hobbies

AuthorEllen Becker

IllustratorYes

Dimensions

Item Length11 In.

Item Height0.3 In.

Item Width8.5 In.

Item Weight20.8 Oz

Additional Product Features

LCCN98-086263

Book TitleGold Leaf Application and Antique Restoration

Number of Volumes1 vol.

Dewey Decimal745.7/5

Intended AudienceTrade

SynopsisGold leaf gilder and restoration artist Ellen Becker brings her years of experience to the table, sharing the long-guarded recipes of this ancient craft along with illustrated, step-by-step instructions for various gold leafing and restoration techniques. This book tells you everything you need to get started and where to find it, it illustrates various techniques for restoring antique frames, and it takes budding craftsmen through a series of projects, starting with simple Dutch metal application through the fine art of water gilding. The artist also shares one of her favorite projects: a gilded box. More than 300 photos provide visual instruction, making this the most comprehensive instructional book for gold leafing on the market today., Gold leaf gilder and restoration artist Ellen Becker brings her years of experience to the table, sharing the long-guarded recipes of this ancient craft along with illustrated, step-by-step instructions for various gold leafing and restoration techniques. This book tells you everything you need to get started and where to find it, it illustrates various techniques for restoring antique frames, and it takes budding craftsmen through a series of projects, starting with simple Dutch metal application through the fine art of water gilding. The artist also shares one of her favorite projects: a gilded box.More than 300 photos provide visual instruction, making this the most comprehensive instructional book for gold leafing on the market today.

Publication Year1998

Dewey Edition21

FormatTrade Paperback

LC Classification NumberTT380.B43 1998

Number of Pages96 pages