Which techniques ?

Application of gold leaf over different materials using two methods :

Gilding in tempera called “water gilding”
A traditional technique which can produce shining parts after burnishing with a tool made of agatha stone

Oil gilding called “compounding gilding”
A faster technique that does not allow any burnishing.

These techniques require careful preparation in order to ensure the best results.

The gold used comes in the form of a book of leaves and varies according to the following qualities :

pure yellow basic gold: 100% gold, 24 carat
dark gold
sharp half-yellow gold (most commonly used)
lemon-yellow gold
white gold
green gold
special gold for exterior decoration

Copper and silver leaves can also ensure materials and brightness effects.


What can be gilded ?

Restoration

Antique furniture deteriorated over time, broken or covered with different materials (such as painting). We can restore all items of furniture and decoration :

frames (mirrors, piers)
chairs, armchairs, settees
consoles
tables
chandeliers

We also specialise in ceilings, cornices and panelling.

Creation

Gilding, lacquer and a mixture of other materials can also be used on an array of modern furniture (tables, frames for modern pictures, etc.)