Two Methods for Gilding on Glass
Do you know how to apply gold leaf to glass?
There are two different methods for gilding on glass. One is called water gilding and is executed on un-blasted smooth glass, while the other method is called matte gilding, which is done on blasted glass. Water gilding produces a brilliant, shiny gold surface. For both techniques, one needs a substance that adheres the gold to the glass. In water gilding, this substance is gelatin, and in matte gilding, it is an oil-based size (glue).
-Ruth Dobbins, EtchMaster
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