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 davidadriansmith@icloud.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
Hi Dave, please send me one of your tips.
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
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
Hi Dave are these still available?
Regards Simon
Hi Dave,
Your gilding tip looks amazing.
Where can I order one, please? I am in Paris.
Best regards,
Romain Ferragut.
Hi, do you still have any of these available?
Many thanks
Hi Laura. If click on my Instagram you can Join the waitlist on my bio as they will be launching in a few months, thanks
Hi Atelier. they are coming out soon. here is a link for you. https://mailchi.mp/450545b2ca37/smith_tip
here is the link Laura. https://mailchi.mp/450545b2ca37/smith_tip
Here they are Simon. coming out in a few months time. https://mailchi.mp/450545b2ca37/smith_tip