Guilding Adhesive Aquasize

The gilding adhesive provides good flexibility and an extended tack time for surface gilding applications. It develops tack in 15 to 20 minutes under normal conditions. The tack will normally hold between 36 and 48 hours. These times are approximate and depend on ambient temperature and humidity.

The gilding adhesive is used also as an adhesive for other decorative mediums such as glass beads, glitters and pearlescent micas.

The gilding adhesive is emission safe with no fire hazard and minimal toxicity

Directions for use

Surface preparation is critical for the integrity of the gilding process. All surfaces must be clean, dry and free from contaminants such as oil, waxes, dust and fingerprints

Painted surfaces should be cleaned with mineral spirits.

Please refer to our gold leaf, metallic flakes application tutorial.