Keep Smiling Leafing & Gilding Glue Adhesive, Water Based, 60ml

Get gallery-ready gilding results with a water-based glue made for gold, silver and metallic leaf work.

• Water-based and non-toxic, ready to use straight from the bottle with no dilution needed
• Comes in a 60ml bottle, enough for multiple gilding projects, from small accents to larger surfaces
• Develops proper tack in around 25 minutes under normal humidity and stays workable for up to 24 hours after application
• Dries to a clear, translucent finish that won't show through the metal leaf
• Works on porous and non-porous surfaces including wood, plaster, glass, metal, leather and canvas
• Water-soluble, so brushes and hands clean up easily with just water

Whether you're gilding a photo frame, adding metallic accents to a canvas, working on Tanjore art, or finishing a resin piece, this glue gives you a generous window to lay down gold, silver or metallic leaf smoothly and evenly. Its long open time means less rushing and more control over placement, so even first-time gilders can achieve crisp, even coverage without the leaf tearing or lifting.

Because the adhesive stays tacky for a full 24 hours, you can prep several sections of a larger piece in one sitting and apply leaf whenever you're ready, instead of racing to keep up with a fast-setting glue. This makes it easier to plan detailed, multi-step gilding work with far less wastage.

Keep a bottle of this water-based gilding glue in your craft kit for any project that calls for a touch of shine, from festive decor and home accents to fine art, Tanjore paintings and mixed-media work.