3 hour Gilding Mixture Charbonnel - Lefranc & Bourgeois - 250 ml

Charbonnell is a brand dating back to 1862, trusted by artists throughout history - from Renoir, Degas, Lautrec and Picasso to modern masters Rauschenberg, Hockney, Diebenkorn and Thiebaud.

Charbonnel continued to create and develop his business. Formulations were continuously enhanced, taking in artists' feedback while incorporating new advances in chemistry. New materials were developed for new reproduction techniques. Located in a traditionally artistic quarter, close to the Ecole des Beaux Arts and the Louvre, the Charbonnel shop became a popular meeting place for artists. Picasso, Chagall, Dali and Klee were dedicated customers and used Charbonnel products in their practice. In the 1930s, a new photomechanical process, offset printing, emerged. Traditional lithographic print techniques, however, continued their popularity in the fine art world. The fine art print remained the preferred way to edition original artworks and continues to hold a position of high status.

Lefranc 3 Hour Gilding Mixture is an oil-based fixative designed for gold and metal leaf gilding. Made in France, it is a staple of Master Gilders across the world.

The Gilding Varnish is lead free and the perfect for fixing gold leaf to non-porous surfaces including glass, metal and marble. The 3 Hour Gilding Mixture is designed for use on small surfaces, or when conditions are unsuitable for the 12 Hour Gilding Mixture. This includes surfaces subject to humidity and a high dust rate. Gold should be applied between 1 and 3 hour of drying. After 24 hours, the mixture is completely dry. It is suitable for interior and exterior work.