This gilding tool which I designed in 2007 is known as a Smith Tip. I developed it for the application of applying full gold leaves to glass and flat oil gilded surfaces.
The traditional design for a gilding tip is usually for half size leaves, but I noticed even the experienced gilder struggling on occasions trying to apply full sheets of gold to glass using a normal tip. This gilding tool comes in its own unique box with a separate brass handle for you to screw to the base of the tool. It is robust in design and when mastered after applying several leaves will save you on gold leaf and time.
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- Hand made gilt boxes
Please view the videos of my children using it for the very first time, Lauren was 8 and Millie was 5 in these videos in 2007. For information on this tool and where to purchase it, please email me at Chapman_and_smith@btinternet.com
Gilding New Gilders Tip by Sign Artist Dave Smith
Gilding by Lauren Smith using the new Smith Tip
Gilding Glass by a Little Princess called Millie Smith
Donna Puterbaugh
I’m in Southern California, where can I order the Smith’s tip?
Dave
You can order it from me here .
my email is chapman_and_smith@btinternet.com
I will give you costs through this email
Thanks
Dave
Robare M. Novou
I got one!…No wait….I got two! And they both work!
Atta Boy Dave!
Dave
Nice one Robare! at least I know they are laying gold with them in Chicago. Thanks
Dave
Leo Calleros
Already have one an love it. Dont get to use it as much as I would like but the times I do I really have a great time with it here in Texas.
John Arnott
I’ve seen your tip being used at Roderick Treece’s workshop. Next time I’ve got to try it for myself. Could you let me know the cost including shipping to San Diego CA
Thanks so much for sharing with all of us regular guys!
David Smith
Thanks John. Could you send me your email.? mine is chapman_and_smith@btinternet.com.
Sorry for late reply mate.
Rob Schramm
Dave,
I bought one from Angel Gilding and I have to say much like all your other things you design, this too is top notch! Speeds up gilding time like you had a helper and lays it on much smoother.
Bravo on a great tool.
Rob
ray pedersen
G’Day Dave…
Am I able to puchase 1 or more of your “Gilding Tips”?
I have been using the usual method & tip 3.5inch & 4inch although having seen the ease of applying a full sheet of plain gold with your designed Tip I would appreciate having several sizes if they are available…
My location is Berwick Melbourne Australia.
David Smith
Yes I can send you one Ray. I will email the cost etc….
Thanks
Dave
Trevor
Hi David,
A friend of mine Ray from Berwick in Melbourne is trying to buy 1 of your tips from you.
He doesn’t have a PAYPAL account though I do. He will contact you and find cost etc and I will arrange payment via my Paypal account if that’s OK? Do you have a Paypal account or a checkout attached to your website etc? so as to forward payment on Ray’s behalf?
I Await your reply,
Many Thanks
TREVOR
Steven
Hi Dave, please send me one of your tips.
Aurelia
Hi,
My name is aurelia, I live in France. I just saw your incredible invitation. I’m in art school in Paris. I work the gold leaf at the Château de Versailles, it’s the Château de Louis 14. And I would absolutely like this revolutionary tool is it possible?
Where can I get it?
Thank you
Aurelia
Aurélia
Hi,
My name is aurelia, I live in France. I just saw your incredible invitation. I’m in art school in Paris. I work the gold leaf at the Castel of Versailles, it’s the Castel of Louis 14. And I would absolutely like this revolutionary tool is it possible?
Email: liope.aurelia@hotmail.fr
Where can I get it?
Thank you
Aurelia