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Traditional Gold Gilding with Garlic Size

Traditional Gilding with Garlic Size

Learn to use genuine precious metal leaf and the centuries-old book arts method of making size (glue) with local garlic. Experience gilding on three types of paper and discover the difference between how different paints react to gilded metal leaf. Everyone will get to take home three samples in the form of greeting cards and art to frame. Ages 16+. See the website for other classes: Dec. 10: Flower Gilding & Arranging, Dec. 17: Geometry Drafting: Dec. 18: Edible Gilding.

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