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.
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
I’m in Southern California, where can I order the Smith’s tip?
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
I got one!…No wait….I got two! And they both work!
Atta Boy Dave!
Nice one Robare! at least I know they are laying gold with them in Chicago. Thanks
Dave
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.
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!
Thanks John. Could you send me your email.? mine is chapman_and_smith@btinternet.com.
Sorry for late reply mate.
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
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.
Yes I can send you one Ray. I will email the cost etc….
Thanks
Dave
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
I have sent you an email Ray,let me know if you get it mate.
Thanks
Dave
Greetings from Germany -can i order your tool?..Seems to be very good..
i am a newbie-but want to start -i like your awesome work!
i have a paypal account..thanks and regards
Thomas
Hello Thomas.
Yes you can order it from me here .I will email you costs etc.
Thanks
Dave
Hi dave,
Can you let me know if you have any smith tip’s in stock?
thanks
mark
Hi Mark. Yes i have several Tips here. send me an email with your order and address and I will get back to you. my email is chapman_and_smith@btinternet.com
Thanks
Dave
Plenty here if you need one Mark.
Dave
Dave
please tell me the tool price + shipping
location : Egypt
Hi Dave,
Can I order another tip for my Friend Ray Pederson please.
Please email cost and International Registered post to Melbourne Australia.
Thanks
where we by this and the price
You can buy it here . chapman_and_smith@btinternet.com Thanks
good to see the Smith tips are so popular Dave. Very best, f
Thanks Frances. People are using them all over the world which is pretty cool.