tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-282369209510799493.post2213834926377025434..comments2023-06-29T10:15:29.971-04:00Comments on Little Fiddly Bits: And lo, there was goldHeather Bungard-Janneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02516885291330303870noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-282369209510799493.post-975155754234281562017-01-09T10:44:54.220-05:002017-01-09T10:44:54.220-05:00It's called Mona Lisa gilding adhesive; it'...It's called Mona Lisa gilding adhesive; it's used ordinarily for fake gold on, say, sculpture or furniture, like gilding picture frames or what-have-you. So it's REALLY strong. With period adhesives, burnishing is a must to help the gold stick. With this stuff, it's completely optional. You can literally stick the gold in place with your finger (although I don't recommend it.)<br /><br />I bought mine at Michael's, but they may not carry it for much longer. They are phasing in Martha Stewart gilding supplies, which are pricier and I don't know anything about whether they work as well or not. <br /><br />I'm not advertising or anything, but here's a link to the product page from Speedball:<br />https://www.speedballart.com/our-products.php?cat=18Heather Bungard-Janneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516885291330303870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-282369209510799493.post-11608119426397224532017-01-09T00:54:12.792-05:002017-01-09T00:54:12.792-05:00What do you use as glue? I never get that solid co...What do you use as glue? I never get that solid coverage on my first go!Evaine ni MacGregerhttp://www.i-ddb.comnoreply@blogger.com