Gilders rouge

Post by **Ron Percell** » Wed Sep 29, 2004 9:43 am

I know that Gilders rouge has been used for many years as a resist for gilding simular to Kaolin, but is anyone useing it for anything?

Bill Cosharek · Post by **Bill Cosharek** » Wed Sep 29, 2004 7:57 pm

I use it as a final burnish on incised lettering and such by dipping a soft brush into it and brushing over the gold to remove excess leaf where needed. I still have what looks to be a life-time supply.

Post by **Mike Jackson** » Wed Sep 29, 2004 8:17 pm

Ron,
We have a Hand-See pounce box filled with fine rouge and use it occasionally for pouncing, but mostly to protect gold from sticking to the background. We also poured some in a small jar and applied it with a foam brush when needed.

Mike

Post by **Ron Percell** » Thu Sep 30, 2004 10:17 am

Thanks for the input guys, if I hear of any other uses with all of the folks calling in, I'll let you know.