Prepare the Glue: Use glue in granules or pieces. Add approximately 100 grams of glue per liter of water. Stir the mixture until it boils to obtain a liquid adhesive substanceAllow it to cool before use
Prepare the Red Oxide Material: Grind the red oxide material & add it to the prepared glue and stir. This material is used because the iron in its components helps in polishing and shining the gold leaf, as well as providing uniformity and cohesion
After lining the surface, use 120-grit sandpaper to obtain a burr-free surface. For smoothing the surface, use 320-grit sandpaper. The final sanding process should be done with 500-grit sandpaper to achieve a very smooth, scratch-free surface
Clean the surface from dust Before gilding, use red oxide or a desired colorant, after adding it to the glue. Be sure to filter it with a piece of gauze or cloth to remove any impurities
Cut the gold leaf, ensuring that the cutting is done in one direction without moving backward or forward, to prevent the paper from tearing
Use a brush to apply glue to the surface you want to gild with gold leaf. Then, immediately stick the gold leaf onto the quick-drying adhesive
Wait three hours after applying the gold leaf to allow the glue to dryUse a brush pen to remove excess gold leaf, making sure that the brush is soft and smooth to avoid leaving scratches on the gold leaf
Use a burnisher to achieve a shiny and attractive appearance by burnishing with it
Age the gold leaf using shellacBy the end of these steps, you will achieve a beautifully gilded and attractive surface