• A traditional gilding cushion made from soft suede leather with visible stitching on the edges.
  • A person's hand lifting a corner of a paper stack revealing a  sheet of 23 carat gold leaf underneath. Sitting on a suede gilding cushion.

Traditional Gilding Cushion

A traditional tool designed to provide the ideal surface for cutting gold leaf to size with precision. Made from soft suede leather, it helps prevent static and ensures delicate handling of fragile metal leaf. Essential for gilders, this cushion offers a smooth, stable workspace for achieving clean, controlled cuts.

SKU: F315.051
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