12 hour Gilding Mixture Charbonnel - Lefranc & Bourgeois - 75 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.

The Lefranc 12 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 Lefranc Gilding Mixture is lead free and perfect for fixing gold leaf to non-porous surfaces including glass, metal and marble. Designed for use on large surfaces, the 12 Hour Gilding Mixture performs best on exteriors in dry climates, subject to limited amounts of dust. The 12 Hour Gilding Mixture delivers longer-lasting protection, greater brilliance and depth than the 3 Hour Gilding Mixture.

The 3-hour varnish is suitable for outdoor and indoor work exposed to moisture and heavy dust.