The Art Of Book Edge Gilding

An Introduction

ARCHIVE RECORDINGS AVAILABLE!

Although this particular class has ended the Masterclass Recording is still available and remains viewable with Registration for 1 Year. Sign up to receive the links to watch this full class series!

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Join us for this very special 4-week series on Book Edge Gilding on Zoom! Online series, the art of applying gold leaf to the paper edges of books. Designed for the beginner, students will learn to prepare and seal the paper edge, apply a clay bole ground, prepare an egg white size known as glair, and gild and burnish the book edges with genuine 23k gold leaf.

Intended as an entry-level introduction to this beautiful method of gilding for book edges this series is well-suited for creating gilt edges for personal use and a perfect starting-point for further study in the book arts.

All classes are Live on Zoom and Recorded for viewing by students which remain viewable for six months after the series ends.

Note: A Book Edge Gilding Materials list will be providedupon Registration. Or contact the Instructor Charles Douglas for further info at charles.studio@usa.net. For those needing a Finishing Press please refer to the listing from University Products shown in the Resources Page of this website.