Gilding Glue 20ml - Adhesive for Gold Foil, Leaf & Tanjore Art

Gilding Glue 20ml, Water-Based Adhesive for Gold Foil, Leaf, and Gilding Work

This 20ml bottle of gilding glue is the companion adhesive for all your foiling and gilding work. The non-toxic, water-based formula goes on milky and dries to a clear, strong tack that holds gold foil, silver leaf, and imitation leaf firmly in place. It works on both porous and non-porous surfaces, so you can gild wood, canvas, glass, metal, plaster, and more. It suits resin and craft gilding, furniture and frames, and Tanjore-style foil work. A handy size for regular foiling and craft projects.

Key Features

• 20ml of non-toxic, water-based gilding adhesive
• Dries clear with a strong tack that holds foil and leaf firmly
• Works on porous and non-porous surfaces: wood, canvas, glass, metal, plaster, leather
• Suits gold foil, silver leaf, imitation leaf, and Tanjore-style gilding
• Easy water clean-up while wet

Where You Can Use This

• Applying gold, silver, and imitation leaf in resin and craft
• Gilding furniture, picture frames, and home decor
• Tanjore-style and Mysore-style foil work
• Canvas painting, mixed media, and art journaling
• Kundan work, God frames, and festive decoration

How to Use

• Brush a thin, even coat of glue onto your surface
• Wait until the glue turns clear and tacky to the touch
• Lay the gold foil or leaf gently onto the tacky surface
• Press down with a soft brush and smooth out
• Brush away the excess foil, then seal if needed to prevent tarnish

Why Choose JAGS

JAGS gilding glue is a reliable, water-based adhesive for foiling and gilding. It dries clear and holds foil firmly, giving you clean, professional gilded results on a wide range of surfaces.

Complete Your Setup

Pair this glue with JAGS gold, silver, and copper imitation foil sheets, Italian imitation leaf, and gilding flakes. A soft brush helps you apply leaf and clear away excess.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What surfaces does this glue work on?
A: Both porous and non-porous surfaces, including wood, canvas, glass, metal, plaster, leather, and plastic.

Q: How do I use it for gold foil?
A: Brush on a thin coat, wait until it turns clear and tacky, then lay the foil on and press down. Brush away the excess.

Q: Can I use it for Tanjore-style foil work?
A: Yes. It works as the adhesive to fix foil onto raised areas. Note that authentic Tanjore art uses real gold leaf, while this glue works with both real and imitation leaf.

Q: Is it non-toxic?
A: Yes. It is a non-toxic, water-based adhesive with easy water clean-up while wet.

Q: How long until it is tacky?
A: It usually turns clear and tacky in a few minutes. Lay the foil once it is tacky for the best hold.