خاستگاه
Beaten from gold by specialist suppliers; purity varies.
ویژگیها
- Very thin and fragile
- Does not tarnish when pure
- Needs an adhesive ground
آمادهسازی
Lay leaf over a size or ground, then burnish or tool.
نگهداری و مراقبت
Do not rub gilded surfaces; loose flakes need a conservator.
این راهنما جنبهٔ کلی دارد. برای اشیای باارزش یا شکننده، پیش از تمیزکاری یا مرمت با یک مرمتگر واجد شرایط مشورت کنید.
کاربرد در این صنایع دستی
The decoration of manuscript pages and album leaves with gold and coloured pigments in geometric and floral designs framing text or painting.
A decorative technique in which papier-mâché or wooden objects, such as boxes, mirror cases and pen boxes, are painted with fine miniature-style scenes or floral ornament and then sealed under multiple coats of clear lacquer varnish.
The hand binding of manuscripts and books with leather or lacquer covers, often with a flap (lisan) and stamped, cut or gilded decoration.