Gilder Pete McKearnan applies sheets of 23K gold leaf to the Pioneer. The reddish color of the statue is caused by the tinted "size" that is applied to the cleaned surface. The size is what allows the gold leaf to adhere. The tint enables gilders to discern where the size has been applied and where it has not. To the touch, the size is ever-so-slightly tacky.
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Statue Damage Inspection
Gilding Process Photos
Gilding Completed
Finishing The Job
Golden Pioneer Views
Golden Pioneer History
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Cocoon Protects Scaffolding
Plastic Cocoon Closeup
Scaffolding Has Staircase
Gilder Applies Gold Leaf
Soft Gilding Brush
Gold Leaf In Booklets
Cocoon Reduces Vertigo
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