Gold Leaf Application and Antique Restoration

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 appl...