Gold Size Water-Based 250ml

Gilding sizing is the adhesive material that is used in the process of applying gold leaf or other metal leaf to a surface. But the characteristics of water based and oil-based size are quite different and are individually suited to different circumstances:

• Acrylic, or water-based, size has the appearance of a milky glue but when dried appears totally clear, rendering it virtually undetectable. Once applied to a sealed or non-porous surface, it requires a short period of time, usually 15–20 minutes, to reach a stage where it is tacky and ready for use. A great benefit of this material is that it will remain tacky almost indefinitely, allowing you as much time as you require to carefully apply your metal leaf.
• Oil-based size presents a much shorter window of opportunity for use, as it loses its adhesive qualities after a few hours. Furthermore, water gilding generally results in a matt finish, whereas the use of oil sizing will give a shiny glossy appearance, and of course the clean up is much easier when dealing with a water-based product.

Whichever of these sizes best suits your needs, you can be sure of receiving a top-quality product when you shop at Art Gilding.