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Gilding. How to apply gold leaf.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #58 Apr 1997 pg. 68
Correction AMERICAN WOODWORKER #59 Jun 1997 pg. 12

Tip on gilding over an existing finish.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #63 Dec 1997 pg. 18

How to restore gilded picture frames.
AMERICANA Jul-Aug 1990 (v.18#3) pg. 16

Give your art the Midas touch. How to gild portraits with gold leaf.
ARTIST'S MAGAZINE Feb 1998 (v.15#2) pg. 58

Gold leaf. How to purchase and apply gold leaf to ceramic pieces.
CERAMICS May-Jun 1990 (v.25#8) pg. 48

The art of gold leafing. A seven-step process is described.
CHIP CHATS Nov-Dec 1996 (v.43#6) pg. 37

The golden rose. How to gild a carved wooden rose.
CHIP CHATS Sep-Oct 1997 (v.44#5) pg. 20

How to gild and antique carved surfaces, such as those found on decorative picture frames.
CREATIVE CRAFTS & MINIATURES #97 Feb 1984 (v.9#1) pg. 32

How to make imitation ormulu mounts to decorate furniture, boxes, and lamps. Made from paper and covered with composition gold leaf (dutch metal).
CREATIVE CRAFTS & MINIATURES #98 Apr 1984 (v.9#2) pg. 54

Elegant treasure boxes. Background is gold leaf with a repousse (raised design). Can also be used for necklaces.
DECORATING & CRAFT IDEAS Jan-Feb 1980 (v.11#1) pg. 82

How to apply gold and silver leaf.
DECORATIVE ARTIST'S WORKBOOK Jul-Aug 1991 (v.18#4) pg. 20

How to apply gold leaf.
DECORATIVE ARTIST'S WORKBOOK May-Jun 1994 (v.21#3) pg. 8

Festive foiling. Three foiling techniques (trim and border, outline, and whole shape) are demonstrated on wooden trays and plates that each use a holly motif in different ways.
DECORATIVE ARTIST'S WORKBOOK Nov-Dec 1997 (v.24#6) pg. 14, 49

An explanation of the difference between gold leaf and gold foil.
DECORATIVE ARTIST'S WORKBOOK Jan-Feb 1998 (v.25#1) pg. 8

As good as gold. Techniques for applying composition leaf and gold foil to miniatures.
DOLLHOUSE MINIATURES Oct 1997 (v.27#10) pg. 45

Gold leaf. A brief look at the history of gilding and tips on gilding techniques.
EARLY AMERICAN LIFE Dec 1992 (v.23#6) pg. 34

How to restore antique furniture. (1) Regluing chairs. (2) Gilding. (3) Regluing veneer. (4) Cleaning & polishing. (5) Correcting warping. (6) Shimming cracks.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #235 Jan 1983 (v.33#1) pg. 51

How to apply gold leaf to a copper weathervane or any other surface.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #3 Jun-Jul 1981 pg. 8

How to remove paint from brick using a solution of caustic soda (lye) and cornstarch which will not harm the brick.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #8 Apr-May 1982 pg. 6

How to apply gilding to wood surfaces.
FINE WOODWORKING #15 Mar-Apr 1979 pg. 80

Gilding with metal leaf. How to gild picture frames and other wooden objects. Technique described is suited for home workshop or small retail establishment.
FINE WOODWORKING #36 Sep-Oct 1982 pg. 77

Water-gilding. How to match the golden age's incomparable shine. How to apply gold leaf to furniture or frames.
FINE WOODWORKING #46 May-Jun 1984 pg. 82

How to apply gold leaf.
HANDY ANDY Oct 1979 (v.4#1) pg. 70

Special effects. How to use paint to create eye-catching home furnishings. (1) Spatter painting simulates granite on a fireplace surround. (2) Spatter painting walls and ceilings. (3) Spatter painting furniture. (4) Gilding an ornate mirror. (5) Gilding the legs of a claw-foot bathtub.
HOME MECHANIX #705 Jan 1987 (v.83) pg. 44
Added Info HOME MECHANIX #709 May 1987 (v.83) pg. 6

Keum-boo. A Korean technique for applying 24K gold to silver or other metals offers some interesting jewelry possibilities.
LAPIDARY JOURNAL Dec 1993 (v.47#9) pg. 85

Gold leaf adds glamour. Applying gold leaf to a piece of jewelry, a box, a carving, ... or almost any other object.
LAPIDARY JOURNAL Dec 1999 (v.53#9) pg. 83

Finishing with foil. The art of gilding wooden furniture, picture frames, wooden boxes, etc. can be learned by using inexpensive aluminum foil.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #654 Nov 1982 (v.78) pg. 14

Tip: Clean and restore delicate gilt surfaces with diluted Ajax Liquid Cleaner.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #671 Apr 1984 (v.80) pg. 16

Harmony House. Part 3. The dining room. Includes instructions for adding gold leaf to furniture and for making swag drapery.
NUTSHELL NEWS Jun 1996 (v.26#6) pg. 50

Tip on how to clean gilding.
OLD-HOUSE JOURNAL Nov 1978 (v.6#11) pg. 131

Gilding with gold leaf. Emphasis is on glass gilding a house number.
OLD-HOUSE JOURNAL Dec 1979 (v.7#12) pg. 140

Description of how a professional gilder applies and finishes gold leaf.
OLD-HOUSE JOURNAL Oct 1980 (v.8#10) pg. 151

Tip: Clean gold leaf picture frames with onion juice.
OLD-HOUSE JOURNAL Nov 1983 (v.11#9) pg. 207

Tip on cleaning a gilt picture frame using dry-cleaning fluid.
OLD-HOUSE JOURNAL Jan-Feb 1990 (v.18#1) pg. 16

Gliding with gold leaf, a lost art.
POPULAR MECHANICS Nov 1964 (v.122#5) pg. 159

Tips on using bronzing powders.
TOLE WORLD #117 Jul-Aug 1992 (v.16#4) pg. 49

Turn ordinary fruit into "golden" apples by applying brass-leaf to the outside.
WOMAN'S DAY Oct 23 1984 (v.48#2) pg. 85, 134

Introduction to gilding. Includes tips on restoring a gilded picture frame.
WOODWORKER #1114 Sep 1986 (v.90#9) pg. 721

Good as gold. Gilding of wood. Part 1. Equipment, glue preparation, and gesso preparation.
WOODWORKER Jan 1994 (v.98#1) pg. 86

Good as gold. Gilding of wood. Part 2. How to apply the gesso.
WOODWORKER Feb 1994 (v.98#2) pg. 86

Good as gold. Gilding of wood. Part 3. Preparing the surface to receive the metal leaf in both oil and water gilding.
WOODWORKER Mar 1994 (v.98#3) pg. 82

Good as gold. Gilding of wood. Part 4. How to lay gold leaf.
WOODWORKER Apr 1994 (v.98#4) pg. 58

How to make a gold leaf picture on glass.
WORKBASKET Oct 1979 (v.45#1) pg. 51

How to apply gold or silver leaf to an old, raised plaster picture frame.
WORKBENCH Jul-Aug 1978 (v.34#4) pg. 52

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