The ancient and beautiful art of gilding is fully explained in this book of 40 step-by-step projects. Gilding can be applied to anything from furniture to accessories and tiny decorative embellishments, including tables, chairs and mirror frames. For the complete novice, all the techniques - water gilding, oil gilding, using liquid leaf - and materials are explained, while those with a little more experience should enjoy the decorative effects that can be achieved at home.