Product Review
Gilder's Tip for "Loose Gold"
Size: 3-1/2"
(Actual Overall Length 4-3/8")
This brush was designed for beginners wanting to try genuine gold or silver leaf gilding with loose leaf in reverse for signage art, decoration and much more. The handle is made from plastic so as not to be damaged by water. Great to use with precious metals such as gold, silver and Palladium Loose Leaf. The Gilder's Tip refinishes and repairs antique furniture, creates custom furnishings, and provides specialty services such as gold leaf and leatherworking.
- Function: The primary purpose of a gilder's tip is to transfer delicate, loose gold or other metal leaf from a gilder's pad to the work surface without tearing it. Users lightly oil the brush hairs (often by brushing it against their skin or hair) to create a static charge or slight tackiness, which allows the foil to adhere temporarily to the brush.
- Hair Type: The RP-4 is made with synthetic hair, which makes it more durable and lower-cost compared to traditional natural squirrel hair tips.
- Handle Material: The handle is made from a water-resistant plastic (or sometimes described as wrapped cardboard) to prevent damage during the water gilding process.
- Intended User: It is explicitly designed for beginners and hobbyists due to its durability and lower price point, making it a good entry-level tool for learning basic gilding techniques.
- Versatility: It can be used for various applications including signage, art, and general decoration, and is suitable for use with both alcohol, oil, and water-based gilding methods with real metal leaf.
