Sourcing materials for any given art form can be daunting. A Google search will yield dozens, if not hundreds of results making the choice all the more confusing. This holds especially true in the somewhat eclectic area of gilding supplies. But as in everything, there’s always a preeminent source; and in this case that is certainly SeppLeaf.

Lauren Sepp, who owns the eponymous SeppLeaf, is a veritable fount of knowledge of all things gilt. And her vast knowledge and experience affords SeppLeaf to offer the absolute premiere materials and tools for the craft. On her site you’ll find an expansive collection of gold leaf, ribbon leaf, silver leaf, palladium leaf, platinum leaf, metal foils, flakes and schaibin, and much more.

For the professional gilder, and layman as well, there is a host of gilding tools available: agate burnishers, brass wheels, embossing tools, flat wash brushes, gesso stipple brushes, gilding knives, mops, pads and tips, along with quills, lettering and specialty brushes. An extensive collection for anyone serious about gilding.

Also check the hand-gilded color charts of actual leaf samples - oil-gilded on white paper; they are industry standards and provide an invaluable resource for specifiers and professional gilders. These charts, along with printed charts for gilding clays and other products, are available by contacting SeppLeaf Products and are presented in PDF form on the website. You can view the PDF files online or download them to print or save for future use.

Lauren also offers several helpful videos on gilding on her site, in addition to sections on classes, technical help... and there’s even a DIY category with several projects you can do in your own home.

Whether you are a professional gilder, someone just curious about this centuries old art form, or you fall somewhere in-between, your first choice should be SeppLeaf; utterly unrivalled in all things gilding.