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Gilding Starter Craft Kit

Learn how to apply gold leaf with our DIY kit delivered to you!

Eyespy Collective

5.0 (8)

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$135 (or 4 payments of $33.75 via- Afterpay)

Craft Kits

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Art

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Painting

What you'll get (delivered to you)

Practice or learn about the beautiful and ancient art of gilding from the comfort of your own home with this start craft kit. This decorative technique is about adding thin sheets of gold or silver leaf to a prepared surface to give it a lustrous finish.

The kit includes everything that you need to get started, including detailed instructions. Choose from gold or silver leaf and start adding some extra sparkle to objects. It's a fun and unique indoor activity and a special way to introduce some DIY home decor to any space.

What you'll get in your DIY kit:

2 x brushes.
1 Pair x cotton gloves.
Shellac.
Gold size.
Ageing wash.
Bole.
100 x Sheets of Dutch Metal Leaf (Gold) or Aluminium Leaf (Silver).
Instructions for use.

Explore the art of gold leafing on any timber, plaster or resin object that may you have at home.

What you'll need

A small-medium sized object that you would like to gild.

Your provider

Eyespy Collective

5.0 (8)

Gilding by Eyespy Collective is run by experienced Sydney-based gilder, Anne. Passionate about Art & Antiques from a young age, Anne has over 40 years of experience in gilding and restoring. She trained in London and later in Sydney under renowned picture framer, Charles Hewitt.

Since 1985, Anne has owned and operated her business ‘Gilty’, where she has built a loyal following and reputation as a specialist gilder and restorer for private and public clients. In 2014, Anne opened an extension of Gilty called Eyespy Collective.

Eyespy Collective is a curated space showcasing a selection of art, antiques and bespoke mirrors. This is where the classes will take place, so you’ll get to experience the store while sipping and gilding!