Download or read book Gilding and Antique Finishes written by Yvonne Rees and published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson. This book was released on 1995 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Restore an old piece of furniture, give new life to an dull picture frame, or lend an antique "look" to your next woodworking project. You'll be able to transform ordinary objects into highly valued articles with these thoroughly explained techniques for gilding -- applying thin metal leaves to other metals, paper, leather, ceramic, and glass.