Kölner Archicoll 3D Gel Information & Instructions
USAGE OVERVIEW: Kölner Archicoll is a unique gilding size is a thick stucco type of material, ideal for gold leafing interior projects. Archicoll works perfectly on Concrete, Stone, Plaster, Microcement, Betoncire, Stucdeco, Crustal and other decorative plasters. Kolner Archicoll 3D Gel is a much thicker material when compared to the Miniatum 3D Gel.
APPLICATION OF MINIATUM 3D Gel: Can be applied with a trowel, putty knife, brushes, or other deco tools. The possibilities are endless and give a very luxurious beautiful bright finish. A wonderful tool for artists who wish to apply a 3D or texture effect on Canvas. s Depending on the thickness of the layer of Gel, gilding can usually begin 3 hours after the application of the Gel. The thicker the applied Gel, the longer you should wait to start gilding. It is best to finish your gilding within a 72 hour time frame for real gold and for metal leaf, best to finish within 12 hours. If the Archicoll Gel has become too dry and the gold leaf no longer sticks, the Archicoll 3D Gel can be activated with warm air, from a hairdryer up to at least 5 days after application.
Transfer Leaf Transfer gold is preferred as it is much easier to apply than loose leaf. With the leaf side down, lay the transfer leaf onto the surface you are gilding and firmly press the leaf down onto the Archicoll 3D Gel using a Kolner Tissue to force the leaf into the 3D Gel.
Loose Leaf If you do not have transfer leaf, use a Gilders Tip to pick up the loose gold leaf carefully lay it on the item being gilded. From the gold leaf books, remove a sheet of the tissue paper that separates the leaves. Place the tissue paper on the back of the gold leaf, and use an Kolner Tissue to gently apply pressure on the tissue
Polishing the Leaf
After the leaf has been gilded and cleaned up, the surface can be polished using a Kolner Tissue by lightly wiping the leaf in one direction. When finished polishing, the result will be a bright beautiful shiny surface that will last for many years.
HELPFUL HINTS The leaves can be overlapped slightly so that the entire surface is covered. The edges of the leaves can be pushed into each other by laying a piece of the transfer paper or tissue paper from the book on the seam. Use a Kolner Tissue to gently apply pressure to the paper which will push the leaf together. For surfaces with reliefs or high detail the Instacoll Tool can be used to work the leaf down into corners and crevices. To achieve a higher gloss, use a small amount of pressure and polish the gold leaf by gently rubbing the gilded gold leaf in a circular motion with the Kolner Tissue. Do not use an agate burnisher. Cleanup Clean brushes and tools with soap and water. Always a good idea to test all materials and procedures before attempting to perform the work on the final object!
SAFETY
Keep out of reach of children.
Kolner Archicoll is not toxic. However it may cause skin or eye irritation, and should be kept away from food and drink.
A complete safety data sheet from Kölner Products can be viewed here.
DISCLAIMER
The conditions, methods of handling and use of this product are beyond our control and may be beyond our knowledge. For this reason, we do not assume responsibility and expressly disclaim liability for loss, damage or expenses arising out of or in any way connected to the handling, storage, use or disposal of this product.