Agate Burnishers

Agate Burnishers

Price range: AUD $66.00 through AUD $103.88

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Elevate your gilding craft with our premium agate burnishers — expertly designed tools that transform gold leaf into dazzling, mirror-like finishes.

Why Choose Our Agate Burnishers?

  • Exceptional Shine with Traditional Water Gilding
    Crafted from luxuriously polished agate, our burnishers are ideal for the final stages of water gilding—the traditional technique where gold leaf is applied over gesso and bole, then burnished to a brilliant sheen.

  • Range of Designs for Every Project
    Whether you're restoring an antique frame or embellishing fine art, we offer burnishers in various shapes—classic dog-tooth (ideal for convex, concave, and ornate details), flat, rounded, and pointed forms—each tailored for precise control and superior results.

  • Carefully Crafted with Quality Materials
    Each tool features a high-grade agate head, firmly mounted in a durable wooden handle with a secure metal ferrule—ready to deliver both beauty and durability.

Burnishing Techniques & Tips

  • Master the Mirror Polish
    To create that signature mirror finish, gently rub the burnisher across dry gilded surfaces using controlled, steady pressure. The agate’s smoothness ensures the leaf is polished without damage.

  • Choose the Right Shape for the Job

    • Dog-tooth shape: Versatile and perfect for contours, ridges, and grooves.

    • Flat or rounded forms: Ideal for broad surfaces.

    • Pointed tips: Perfect for delicate, intricate details.

  • Precise Technique Matters
    Start with light strokes and gradually build pressure—too much can damage the gold leaf, and too little won’t reveal a full shine. Always ensure the adhesive beneath is fully dry before beginning.

  • Maintain Your Tool for Peak Performance
    Keep your burnisher protected in a soft cloth or pouch—scratches dull performance. Clean before use (even a breath and a silk wipe helps) to eliminate any residue that could mar the surface.

Ideal Applications

  • Art Restoration & Framing: Restore old-world glories with precision gloss.

  • Fine Art Gilding: Accentuate raised gold details and reliefs in traditional painting.

  • Calligraphy & Manuscripts: Create luminous lettering and dew-drop effects on manuscripts or calligraphic works.

  • Furniture & Decorative Arts: Apply flawless shine on gilded furniture surfaces or decorative applications.

Weight100 g
Dimensions24 × 4 × 4 cm
Burnisher

Lipstick, #1, #2, #3, #6, #10, #34, #35, #39, #114, #128, #134, #161, #162, #163, #169, #173, #180, #181, #207, #209, #215, #220, #228, #231, #233, #236, #242, #243, #246, #248, #254, #258, #264, #265, #266, #267, #268, #275, #280, #282, #284, #285

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