Observed arrival · 2026-09-04
Tidugo, a Spanish notebook on traditional gilding
A detailed Spanish-language editorial notebook about gold leaf, bole, mordant gilding, burnishing, restoration, and the conditions of a working studio.
Field notes
The notebook follows the material sequence of gilding rather than presenting a general history: support preparation leads to bole, leaf application, burnishing, repair, and protection. It gives concrete handling details, including a stated 0.1–0.2 micron range for gold leaf and the usual 25-sheet, 8-by-8-centimeter booklet format. The page also separates loose, transfer, double, and shell gold, making the distinctions operational rather than merely decorative.
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