An all-purpose painting paste.
Daler-Rowney Goldfinger is an all-purpose, rub-on metallic paste available in five finishes. It can be used for anything from the restoration of antiques to gilding picture frames or for stencilling, plaster, clay or wood decoration, mouldings for imitation ormolu furniture, textiles, leather, plastics, model making and greeting cards.

Ideal for framing and painting.
Easy to use, Goldfinger can simply be applied with a soft cloth or finger and after a short time can be buffed to a fine lustre. It produces a really professional finish with no signs of metallic particles or smears. For intricate work, Goldfinger can be thinned with white spirit or turpentine and used with a brush. To preserve the lustre, Goldfinger can be treated with Goldfinger Varnish. Daler-Rowney Goldfinger Varnish effectively protects the lustre of decorative metallic furniture and metallic picture frames. It is made of premium quality diacatone alcohol & ethanol which does not dry up easily and can be used for a long period of time.

Made in England.
Daler-Rowney is particularly proud to continue the long heritage of manufacturing Goldfinger Paint and Varnish in the United Kingdom.

The Handover Gilding set contains all of the materials you will need to start gilding, together with the instructional paperback 'Practical Gilding' which aims to demystify the process. The set consists of a Wooden Storage Box of sustainable kiln-dried Beech (32 x 17 x 4cm) filled with the following gilding materials and instructional matter:

1x Instruction leaflet/Sticker
1x Handover Wundasize Acrylic Gold Size 50ml
1x Handover Universal Lacquer 50ml
1x Handover Soft Hair Mop Quill #6
1x Handover Squirrel Hair Flat Lacquer Brush 1/2 in.
1x Handover 23ct Gold Leaf Transfer 80 x 80 mm Extra Thick 13g
1x Practical Gilding Book

Descriptions and explanations of the materials, equipment and traditional, professional methods of oil and water gilding are clearly set out in 'Practical Gilding'. Originally conceived as a pamphlet for musical instrument makers, the authors soon discovered that by expanding the text they had written a book that would be an essential tool for craftspeople, conservators, gilders, decorative artists, antique dealers and collectors. This Archetype edition is a facsimile of the original book published by Mac & Me Ltd.

Made from pure squirrel hair, these tips are for picking up and applying ?loose? gold leaf.

Made from pure squirrel hair, these tips are for picking up and applying ?loose? gold leaf.

Bronze powder is made up of fine particles of metal carefully mixed to produce shades approximating the colours of gold. These powders are often used in restoring gilt finishes; when mixed with a medium such as Gilt Wax Medium, they can be applied to a surface much like a paint.

Bronze powder is made up of fine particles of metal carefully mixed to produce shades approximating the colours of gold. These powders are often used in restoring gilt finishes; when mixed with a medium such as Gilt Wax Medium, they can be applied to a surface much like a paint.

The leaves in this booklet are worked for ten hours in five phases to transform them from a copper ingot form to leaves tenths of microns thick.

This leaf booklet contains 25 copper leaves measuring 80x80mm.

One book of copper will cover an area of 0.16m² without waste or overlap. (The amount of waste can be determined by the gilder’s own level of expertise and will depend on the complexity of the surface being gilded.) The higher the copper content of a leaf the more durable it will be. For outdoor work it is advisable to only gild using leaf that 23ct or higher to avoid tarnishing.

The copper leaves that are contained in the transfer booklet are held on tissue paper and are laid out in pages. This product is especially suited for gilding ceilings or outdoor surfaces.

This domed mop brush is made from extremely soft mixed natural hair. Also called a "French Polishing Mop" traditionally used for applying french polish and by gilders and craftsmen for various applications.

A versatile brush which is ideal for watercolour washes and experimental techniques. A great alternative to squirrel.

This domed mop brush is made from extremely soft mixed natural hair. Also called a "French Polishing Mop" traditionally used for applying french polish and by gilders and craftsmen for various applications.

A versatile brush which is ideal for watercolour washes and experimental techniques. A great alternative to squirrel.

This domed mop brush is made from extremely soft mixed natural hair. Also called a "French Polishing Mop" traditionally used for applying french polish and by gilders and craftsmen for various applications.

A versatile brush which is ideal for watercolour washes and experimental techniques. A great alternative to squirrel.

This domed mop brush is made from extremely soft mixed natural hair. Also called a "French Polishing Mop" traditionally used for applying french polish and by gilders and craftsmen for various applications.

A versatile brush which is ideal for watercolour washes and experimental techniques. A great alternative to squirrel.

Treasure Gold is a metallic wax, which is unexcelled in restoring gold leaf and the finishing touches for antiquing. Blend any of the colours for just the right shade and depth of tone. Apply with fingers and buff lightly with a cloth. The metallic lustre won't fade or tarnish. It is easy to use on furniture, frames, ceramics, glass or virtually any surface.

Apply with a finger or cloth and rub to a beautiful metallic shine. A blend of carnuba waxes and metallic powders.Specifications..

Made from pure squirrel hair, these tips are for picking up and applying loose gold leaf.

Treasure Gold is a metallic wax, which is unexcelled in restoring gold leaf and the finishing touches for antiquing. Blend any of the colours for just the right shade and depth of tone. Apply with fingers and buff lightly with a cloth. The metallic lustre won't fade or tarnish. It is easy to use on furniture, frames, ceramics, glass or virtually any surface.

This domed mop brush is made from extremely soft mixed natural hair. Also called a "French Polishing Mop" traditionally used for applying french polish and by gilders and craftsmen for various applications.

A versatile brush which is ideal for watercolour washes and experimental techniques. A great alternative to squirrel.

Dala Antique Rub is an easy to use, rub-on paste ideal for adding an antique mock guilded finish to items like ornate frames; wooden chests and boxes, small moulded accents and more.

Treasure Gold is a metallic wax, which is unexcelled in restoring gold leaf and the finishing touches for antiquing. Blend any of the colours for just the right shade and depth of tone. Apply with fingers and buff lightly with a cloth. The metallic lustre won't fade or tarnish. It is easy to use on furniture, frames, ceramics, glass or virtually any surface.

These colours offer excellent permanency and lightfastness. There are no fillers, extenders, opacifiers, toners, or dyes added, and they have an exceptionally smooth, thick buttery consistency.

Pigment Classification: Inorganic Chemical Description: Natural Mica Flakes Opacity/Transparency: N/A Lightfastness Rating: N/A Permanency: Exc Colour index name: - Colour index number: - Munsell Notation Listing: Hue N/A Value N/A Chroma N/A

Viscosity Range: 5000-6000 CPS Gloss Average: N/A CIE L*a*b* Values: L* a* b* Tint Strength: N/A

Treasure Gold is a metallic wax, which is unexcelled in restoring gold leaf and the finishing touches for antiquing. Blend any of the colours for just the right shade and depth of tone. Apply with fingers and buff lightly with a cloth. The metallic lustre won't fade or tarnish. It is easy to use on furniture, frames, ceramics, glass or virtually any surface.

Liquid Leaf is a remarkable gilding paint that contains its own red primer and film of lustrous gold, pre-mixed into a single liquid. This is the most effective finish you can use on carved and ornamental furniture, frames, mouldings, decorative ceilings, lamps, figurines and objects.

Traditional size for illumination. Made with natural gums. Yellow colour. For gilding or repairing, with gold leaf or bronze powder on frames, paper or glass.  Stir the water gold size gently with the end of a paintbrush. A vigorous shake will introduce air bubbles, which you should avoid. Paint over the area to be gilded with a brush. Allow to dry, which may take between 10 to 20 minutes. While it is still tacky apply the gold. If the gold size dries out too much, then its stickiness can be reactivated by breathing directly over the applied size.

Treasure Gold is a metallic wax, which is unexcelled in restoring gold leaf and the finishing touches for antiquing. Blend any of the colours for just the right shade and depth of tone. Apply with fingers and buff lightly with a cloth. The metallic lustre won't fade or tarnish. It is easy to use on furniture, frames, ceramics, glass or virtually any surface.

Treasure Gold is a metallic wax, which is unexcelled in restoring gold leaf and the finishing touches for antiquing. Blend any of the colours for just the right shade and depth of tone. Apply with fingers and buff lightly with a cloth. The metallic lustre won't fade or tarnish. It is easy to use on furniture, frames, ceramics, glass or virtually any surface.

Each book of gold leaf contains 25 leaves that measure 80mm x 80mm. 1 book of gold will cover an area of 0.16m² without waste or overlap. (The amount of waste can be determined by the gilder’s own level of expertise and will depend on the complexity of the surface being gilded.) The higher the gold content of a leaf the more resistant it will be to tarnishing. Gold Leaf of less than 22 carat should be protected from the atmosphere with a lacquer. Loose leaf gold will disintegrate if touched with a finger so is usually lifted using a gilder's tip (see our brushes section)