The world needs more scientific artists and more artistic scientists.

This is the first book I was able to find that thoroughly broke down the process of gold leaf gilding with step by step instructions. But more importantly it included troubleshooting advice with different situations that might occur when gilding. This book may skyrocket your process of water gilding and surface gilding but is best used as reference as you experiment yourself like a mad gold scientist- finding your own best outcomes with size, backup paint, and tools.