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✨ GILDED HISTORIES: Wreaths 👑In the ancient world, wreaths served many purposes, ranging from adornment to expressions o...
05/28/2026

✨ GILDED HISTORIES: Wreaths 👑
In the ancient world, wreaths served many purposes, ranging from adornment to expressions of achievement and social status. Gold wreaths resembling flowers and leaves were often used to crown athletic victors.

Shown here: Gold wreath, Corinth, Greece, 3rd–2nd century BC. Source: Brooklyn Museum, “Solid Gold” exhibition.

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05/21/2026

Shine with us! ✨ Gilder's Pads ✨
Gilder’s pads offer a soft, stable surface for cutting gold, silver, or imitation leaf with precision. Available in various sizes and styles, including shielded options, they’re essential for water gilding, restoration, and fine decorative work.

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05/14/2026

✨ The Art of Gilding ✨ with Tobias Freccia, Founder & President of Gilded Planet

🎥 Episode Seven: DIY Gilding Pad Shield

Did you know even the slightest draft can ruin delicate gold leaf? In this episode, Tobias shares a simple DIY solution: the gilding pad shield — an essential tool that protects loose leaf from air currents, makes cutting easier, and creates a more controlled workspace for precision gilding.

Perfect for studio work, busy environments, or anywhere airflow can interfere with your process.

Together, we elevate the art of gilding. Shine with us. 😉✨

🎥 Videography & Editing:

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05/04/2026

Gilder's Conference 2026 ✨ Paths to Mastery: How Gilders Are Trained Today ✨ Panel discussion moderated by Tobias Freccia, Founder and President of and featuring panelists:
Micki Cavanah
Catherine Lignier
Krissie Kalteis
Bruno Toupry

DATE: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
TIME: 5:30 to 7pm
REGISTRATION: www.societyofgilders.org SoG Members only.

What does it really take to become a gilder today? There’s no single path—and that’s exactly what makes this conversation worth having.

Join us for an insightful, informal discussion with a dynamic group of gilders as we explore the journeys, challenges, and turning points that shape this evolving craft. From traditional ateliers to self-taught practices, we’ll dig into what’s working, what’s missing, and where gilding education is headed.

Conversation highlights:
✨ How gilders are trained today—atelier, apprenticeship, workshops, and beyond
✨ The impact of travel and geography on learning the craft
✨ Pivotal moments that transformed panelists understanding of gilding
✨ Gaps and opportunities in contemporary gilding education

Not to miss! Become a Society of Gilders member and secure your spot at this must-attend conversation. The SoG Conference 2026 is from June 15–19, 2026 / Charleston, SC.

04/30/2026

✨ Gilding Demo ✨Mica Powder Highlights — Ceramic Magnolias. Final Result
A subtle yet striking metallic finish that catches the light beautifully—delivering the look of gold leaf highlights without the complexity of traditional gilding.

An easy way to elevate decorative painting, refine furniture details, or add a luminous touch to ornamental surfaces—no specialized tools required.

Ready to try it? Our mica powders make it simple to achieve professional-quality results with minimal effort.

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04/18/2026

✨ Gilding Demo ✨Mica Powder Highlights — Ceramic Magnolias

Step 2: Load the Brush
Dip a fine-tip artist brush into the mixture, then remove any excess. The brush should be well-loaded for coverage, but not dripping—this gives you better control for precise highlights.

Step 3: Apply Highlights (“Tipping Off”)
Begin at the center of the design and work outward, lightly tipping the outer edges of each petal or raised detail. Use a very light touch—just enough for the brush to catch the edges and high points.

This technique creates a refined highlight that enhances depth and dimension without overpowering the surface. Focus on restraint and placement—let the light reflection do the work.

Step 4: Clean Up
Rinse brushes immediately with warm water and mild soap, taking care not to let the acrylic medium dry in the bristles.

Pro Tips
Work in small batches to keep your mixture fresh, and build richness gradually with layered applications. Try blending mica colors to create custom tones—like combining gold and bronze for added warmth—and always test on a sample surface before applying to your final piece.

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04/16/2026

✨ Gilding Demo ✨Mica Powder Highlights — Ceramic Magnolias

Step 1: Create Your Metallic Mixture**
In a small container, combine 2 tablespoons of gloss water-based clear coat with 1 tablespoon of mica powder (Inca Gold). Mix thoroughly until the pigment is fully dispersed and the finish looks smooth and even.

Adjust as needed: add a bit more clear coat if the mixture feels too thick, or more mica powder if it’s too thin. You’re aiming for a brush-able metallic with a rich, even body.

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04/14/2026

✨ Gilding Demo ✨ Mica Powder Highlights — Ceramic Magnolias
See how mica powders add a luminous metallic finish to ceramic magnolias—bringing depth, warmth, and shimmer in just a few steps.

These finely milled, light-reflective pigments can be mixed with acrylic mediums, oil-based varnishes, or shellac for versatile application.

Control the effect:
✨ Light - soft, translucent glow
✨ Heavy - rich, opaque metallic

Blend colors to create custom tones, or use for flash gilding on properly tacked size.

MATERIALS
_Mica powder (Inca Gold for a 23kt look)
_Gloss water-based clear coat
_Mixing container + stir stick
_Fine-tip brush
_Soap + water (cleanup)

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Gold is on a roller coaster—and the gilding industry is adapting in real time.In Industry Insights by Fred Nicolaus, F...
04/07/2026

Gold is on a roller coaster—and the gilding industry is adapting in real time.

In Industry Insights by Fred Nicolaus, Founder and President Tobias Freccia shares how rapid price fluctuations are reshaping the market—alongside insights from Lauren Sepp, Vice President of , and Bill Gauthier, Master Gilder and Founder of .

Throughout it all, Gilded Planet is a trusted resource for navigating the complexities of gold leaf and gilding. Shine with us ✨

03/27/2026

✨ Easter Sale – Manetti Rose and Champagne Gold Leaf ✨
Celebrate with luminous Rose and Champagne gold leaf, crafted by Giusto Manetti in Florence, Italy. Use code GPEASTER at checkout for a special discount. Valid through midnight, 4/5/25.

🌸 22kt Rose Gold Leaf – warm, rich tone (92% gold / 8% copper).
🥂 22.5kt Champagne Gold Leaf – elegant pale gold (94% gold / 6% palladium) that will not tarnish**, ideal for interior or exterior gilding.

Each pack includes 500 leaves of traditional Italian gold leaf and is available in loose or patent leaf.

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