GILDING
We made the mirrors forming the backs of these china closets by custom fitting the new glass after gilding the backs in silver leaf. The leaf was distressed using chemical patination and mechanically rubbing, then backed up with asphaltum and paint.

The cabinet finish is a wax resist using four similar colors for a subtle
and believable antiquing.
 

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