Skip to content

Gold Leaf: Application and Antique Restoration (A Schiffer Book for Woodworkers)

Gold Leaf: Application and Antique Restoration (A Schiffer Book for Woodworkers)

Click for full-size.

Gold Leaf: Application and Antique Restoration (A Schiffer Book for Woodworkers)

by Becker, Ellen

  • Used
  • near fine
  • Paperback
Condition
Near Fine
ISBN 10
0764306324
ISBN 13
9780764306327
Seller
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Webster, New York, United States
Item Price
€18.83
Or just €16.95 with a
Bibliophiles Club Membership
€5.83 Shipping to USA
Standard delivery: 5 to 14 days

More Shipping Options

Payment Methods Accepted

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Discover
  • PayPal

About This Item

Atglen, Pennsylvania: Schiffer Publishing, 1998. Large Softcover. Near Fine. 8x0x11. Minor edge wear. 1998 Large Softcover. 93 pp. Gold leaf gilder and restoration artist Ellen Becker brings her years of experience to the table, sharing the long-guarded recipes of this ancient craft along with illustrated, step-by-step instructions for various gold leafing and restoration techniques. This book tells you everything you need to get started and where to find it, it illustrates various techniques for restoring antique frames, and it takes budding craftsmen through a series of projects, starting with simple Dutch metal application through the fine art of water gilding. The artist also shares one of her favorite projects: a gilded box. More than 300 photos provide visual instruction, making this the most comprehensive instructional book for gold leafing on the market today.

Reviews

(Log in or Create an Account first!)

You’re rating the book as a work, not the seller or the specific copy you purchased!

Details

Bookseller
Yesterday's Muse Books US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
2341618
Title
Gold Leaf: Application and Antique Restoration (A Schiffer Book for Woodworkers)
Author
Becker, Ellen
Format/Binding
Large Softcover
Book Condition
Used - Near Fine
Quantity Available
1
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10
0764306324
ISBN 13
9780764306327
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing
Place of Publication
Atglen, Pennsylvania
Date Published
1998
Size
8x0x11
Keywords
CRAFTS HOBBIES GOLD LEAF WOODWORK
X weight
18 oz

Terms of Sale

Yesterday's Muse Books

Unless alternate arrangements have been made, payment is expected at the time of purchase. We accept payment by credit card, PayPal, check, or money order. All orders are shipped promptly and securely packed in boxes to avoid damage during shipment.

Shipping costs stated are estimates. Large sets or particularly heavy items may require additional postage, especially for priority or international service.

All items are guaranteed to be as described (this includes condition, edition, authenticity of signatures, etc.). If you are not satisfied with your order, please contact us and we will be happy to work with you.

About the Seller

Yesterday's Muse Books

Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Biblio member since 2005
Webster, New York

About Yesterday's Muse Books

Yesterday's Muse Inc. is an independent used & rare bookseller that has been in operation for over 15 years. We opened our first 'brick and mortar' storefront in December of 2008 in our hometown of Webster, NY.Owner Jonathan Smalter is a member of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA), former vice president of the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA), both of which are trade organizations created to promote ethical online selling practices, and to encourage continuing education among fellow booksellers. He is also a 2011 graduate of the Colorado Antiquarian Book Seminar (CABS). He has nearly 20 years of experience in the book trade, during which time he has become adept at evaluating used and collectible books.

Glossary

Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:

Fine
A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
tracking-