Document Damage
2 hoursPhotograph and map all losses, lifting leaf, and tarnish zones.
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Learn water gilding gilding restoration patch from scratch with a clear step-by-step workflow, recommended tools, safety guidelines, and expert tips.
Photograph and map all losses, lifting leaf, and tarnish zones.
Inject adhesive under lifting leaf with syringe and weight until set.
Rebuild gesso and bole in losses matching surrounding profile.
Apply leaf to infill and selectively tone to match aged surround.
Industry best practices for gilding restoration patch in gilding.
Preserve maximum original material — infill only what is necessary.
Future conservators must be able to undo your work.
New gold always brighter — tone down before client delivery.