Gilding is the golden surface produced by the application of
gilt. It dates back to as early as 2300
BCE with the Egyptians using gold leaf on wood and metal. They would adorn coffins, tombs, accessories,
etc. which have since been excavated. They would thin the gold in order to
create the gold leaves. Today, the process it not much different than it was
with the Egyptians for real gold leaf except that today, it is about 100 times
thinner.
The Romans used gold leaf in more architectural ways with
gilding the ceilings as well as in other ways throughout their buildings. This
lasted throughout the Middle Ages in Europe with decorating palaces, churches,
domes, and many other elements. Also
during the Middle Ages, the Chinese developed a way to gild on porcelain which
was then adapted by the Europeans in their craftsmanship.
Today, gilding is found in a variety of different ways but
most commonly on frames and furniture.
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Frame and Furniture Details
And even Real gold is used as a decorative detail to
specialty food items!
We are happy to offer all of the Gilding Supplies on www.amyhowardathome.com.
*Do not try to add our imitation Gold Leaf on your food!
Ive seen the gold leaf accents before in food and thought how cool!
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