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SANTA CRUZ — If he had lived 4,000 years ago, Harry Elsworthy”s skill as a gilder would have certainly brought him fame and fortune. But as a rare breed of artisan today, his work in art restoration ...

The allure of gold leaf makeup lies in its ability to transform a simple look into a statement work of art. [Pinterest, Courtesy] The allure of gold leaf makeup lies in its ability to transform a ...

The King tried his hand at gilding an antique dragon during a visit to the Royal Collection Trust’s Decorative Arts ...

Q I recall that you once used silver leaf to cover the exterior of an old clawfoot bathtub, including the feet! Then you applied something over the leaf to protect it. Can you please refresh my memory ...

Robert Elliot, owner of Art Effects LLC, prepares the letters above the entrance of the historic Wichita Carnegie Library for gold leaf. The sizing is a base coat to fill the porous limestone so that ...