Sepp - Gilding Workshop Water Based Size
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Product Information
- Water-based formula cleans with soap
- Ready for gilding in 15-30 minutes
- Remains open for 24-36 hours
- Works with gold, silver, aluminum leaf
- Suitable for copper leaf applications
- Convenient for workshop and studio use
Gild metal leaf with a sizing that stays workable for over 24 hours
Water-based formulation simplifies cleanup while maintaining the precise open time professional gilders need. This sizing becomes ready for leaf application within 15-30 minutes depending on temperature and humidity, then stays workable for 24-36 hours, a generous window that accommodates complex projects without rushing. You can build elaborate compositions across multiple sessions, knowing the tack remains consistent.
The formula accepts genuine and imitation leaf equally well: gold, silver, aluminum, or copper. Brushes clean with simple soap and warm water, eliminating the solvents and extended cleanup that oil-based sizes demand. This matters during intensive gilding sessions where you're switching between application and leaf work repeatedly.
Sepp formulated this sizing for workshop environments where reliable performance matters more than traditional methods. The extended open time proves particularly valuable when gilding intricate patterns or working across large surfaces that require systematic coverage. Apply sizing to your prepared surface, wait for proper tack development, then lay leaf with confidence that adhesion will be secure. Ideal for decorative arts, frame restoration, and illumination work where water-based materials integrate better with your existing process.
