Agate Burnisher No. 11 by Guild Gold

Agate Burnisher No. 11

An agate burnisher No. 11 refers to a specific shape and size of an agate burnisher, used in gilding and other fine art applications. The Guild Gold Agate burnisher No. 11 has a specific type of tip that is suited for certain types of detailed work, such as tight corners, small areas, or intricate designs. Agate is a semi-precious stone that is traditionally used to burnish water gilded gold leaf as well as in jewelry making techniques such as Keum-Boo and metal clay sculpture. Generally offers a fine, pointed tip or a uniquely curved edge that allows for precision in burnishing gold leaf or other delicate materials.

• Brand: Guild Gold
• Shape: No.11
• Genuine Agate stone
• Used to polish gold leaf to a mirror-like sheen
• Water gilded gold leaf burnishing
• Polishing the tight corners of gilded frames
• Jewelry making techniques
• Also used in: Bookbinding processes, Calligraphy, icon paintings and mixed-media