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Gold Leaf
By Sopiko Barnovi

Silver Leafed Shabin
by NYC Decorative Arts

Shabin

Gold Leaf
By Sopiko Barnovi
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GILDING AND SHABIN
Gilding
The application of thin sheets of metal over an adhesive that has been applied to the subject material such as wood or plaster. We apply a polished plaster before the gilding process to ensure a smooth surface free of unwanted textures. Gilding can be done in a variety of metals like gold leaf, silver leaf, and palladium or aluminum leafing, among others.
Shabin
A broken leaf finish applied with various amounts of spacing over colored plaster.
ARTISANS
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