Friday, April 19, 2013

G is for...gilt

Ooooh adding gold or silver to your book makes even the simplest tome a treasure to hold. Gilding is the process of adding precious metals to leather or paper bindings. There are gilding supplies available for anyone interested in apprenticing or taking a class.
gilded and enamel covers
beautiful detail on a gilded prayer book from Etsy


Red cover with gold gilding from 1700's France


Etsy sample of a handmade book with beautiful gilided Art Nouveau cover
Great tutorial of creating a gilt spine here.