How To Repair & Restore Gilding | Priory Polishes

Gilding can be done on new or antiques including gilt frames, furniture and mirrors. We show you how to repair an antique mirror with easy to use gilding wax, to bring it back to its former glory.
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Products Used:
Priory Polishes High Grade Ultra Fine 0000 Steel Wire Wool
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Liberon Gilt Filler Sticks
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Priory Polishes Fine Cotton Buffing Cloths
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Liberon Gilt Cream - 30 ml
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Restored by: antiquesworld.co.uk
Edited by: Ruby Driscoll
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Step 1- 0:24 - Use (0000) Ultra-Fine Wire Wool to lightly remove any dirt.
Step 2- 0:41 - Use Liberon Gilt Filler Sticks to repair any chips & missing pieces
Step 3- 3:39 -Apply Liberon Gilt Cream and work on a small area at a time
Step 4 - 8:24 - Once fully dry lightly buff with a clean cloth to produce a nice soft sheen

[@donaldjones8920]

Nice job.. besides buffing with the steel wool, should you clean the framee first? If so, with what?

[@priorypolishes]

Thank you for your comment, usually we find that the Steel Wool is enough to clean the frame before applying the Gilding Wax , I hope this helps :)

[@cindyhamilton8080]

Can you tell me which gold color you used in this video?

[@priorypolishes]

Yes we used the colour 'Chantilly' in both Gilt Filler Stick ( priorypolishes.co.uk/product/liberon-gilt-filler-sticks/ ) and Gilt Cream ( priorypolishes.co.uk/product/liberon-gilt-cream/ ) , I hope this helps :)

[@BrianFrenchinternet-marketing]

The liberon gilt wax stick I bought is too hard. Can't create softness to sculpt. Any suggestions, heat?

[@priorypolishes]

If you cut off small sections and warm it between your fingers you will be able to sculpt/mould the gilt wax more easily. Hope this helps :)

[@Silvamorde2004]

Would this work on a gilded metal clock? If not What would be the equivalent treatment?

[@priorypolishes]

Hi, You would probably have to use a Gilt Varnish for this, I would recommend: priorypolishes.co.uk/product/liberon-gilt-varnish/
I hope this helps :)

[@theladyofthelakesFTs888]

Does the gilt filler stick dry hard?

[@priorypolishes]

Hi Thank you for your comment, so this does dry fairly solid but if you were to put pressure on with your nail you may mark it, we do also have other Gilding products available on our website:
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I hope this helps :)

[@theladyofthelakesFTs888]

@@priorypolishes, thank you

[@anthonyrobinson4007]

It looks good, but isnt this kind of restoration covering up the genuine gold gilding with just a coloured wax? Not being critical just a genuine question about the degree of "restoration".

[@priorypolishes]

Hi, thank you for your comment. I suppose it depends on how damaged the gilding is. in this case this frame was very worn and damaged so it benefitted from the restoration. You can choose how far you restore the piece, it is just a choice of personal preference! I hope this helps! :)