Degrease Metal
30 minClean brass or steel with solvent and abrade lightly for adhesion.
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Learn water gilding mordant gilding metal from scratch with a clear step-by-step workflow, recommended tools, safety guidelines, and expert tips.
Clean brass or steel with solvent and abrade lightly for adhesion.
Brush epoxy or oil mordant size in even film without runs.
Lay leaf when mordant reaches correct tack per product data.
Apply compatible clear coat over gilded areas for wear protection.
Industry best practices for mordant gilding on metal in gilding.
Two-part mordants expire quickly — mix only what you can apply in window.
Skin oils cause leaf rejection spots.
Rushing clear coat traps solvents under leaf.