{"product_id":"mixtion-al-agua-charbonnel-118-ml","title":"Charbonnel Water-Based Gilding Size (118 ml)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCharbonnel water-based gilding size — for size gilding on wood and plaster\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA water-based size for laying gold leaf, made by Charbonnel, the Paris house founded in 1862 and now part of Lefranc Bourgeois. The manufacturer intends it for absorbent supports, such as wood or plaster, and for faster gilding work: the leaf is laid from about 30 minutes after application and up to 24 hours afterwards. It is worked and thinned with water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaying gold leaf on wood: carving, mouldings and frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGilding on plaster: reliefs, mouldings and cast plaster pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGilding that has to be laid within the same working day, in the studio or on a course: the leaf can be laid from about 30 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose Charbonnel water-based gilding size?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA stated working window.\u003c\/strong\u003e According to the manufacturer, gold leaf is laid from about 30 minutes after applying the size and up to 24 hours afterwards: you can gild in the same session or the next day, within that period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe manufacturer's method for absorbent supports:\u003c\/strong\u003e a first coat thinned 20 % with water and a second thin coat, undiluted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot classified as hazardous\u003c\/strong\u003e under Regulation (EC) No 1272\/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging (CLP), according to the manufacturer's safety data sheet, and not restricted for transport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in France by Charbonnel (Lefranc Bourgeois, Colart group)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePresentation and storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresentation: \u003cstrong\u003e118 ml bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep in the original container, tightly closed, in a cool, well-ventilated place, away from direct sunlight and heat sources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep away from strong acids and strong bases, which the safety data sheet lists as incompatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor larger jobs we also stock the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/mixtion-al-agua-para-dorar-1-l\"\u003eCTS water-based gilding size in a 1 L container\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe limits, stated\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is designed for absorbent supports\u003c\/strong\u003e, such as wood or plaster, which is where the manufacturer recommends it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt cannot be burnished.\u003c\/strong\u003e The manufacturer states that this size is not polished with a burnisher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAreas left ungilded are protected\u003c\/strong\u003e with a finishing varnish, as the manufacturer indicates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot classified as hazardous under the CLP Regulation: no hazard pictogram and no signal word\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEUH208\u003c\/strong\u003e — Contains 1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one (BIT), 2-methyl-1,2-benzothiazol-3(2H)-one (MBIT), 2-methylisothiazol-3(2H)-one (MIT). May produce an allergic reaction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid contact with skin and eyes, and work with good ventilation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"innv-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long do I wait before laying the gold leaf?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"innv-faq__a\"\u003eThe manufacturer gives about 30 minutes from application, which is its stated drying time. From then on, the size accepts the leaf for up to 24 hours after it was applied.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow is it applied on wood or plaster?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"innv-faq__a\"\u003eThe manufacturer's method is a first coat thinned 20 % with water and, on top, a second thin coat, undiluted.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan it be burnished?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"innv-faq__a\"\u003eNo. The manufacturer states that this size is not polished with a burnisher.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat do I do with the areas that are not gilded?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"innv-faq__a\"\u003eThey are protected with a finishing varnish, as the manufacturer indicates.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow does it differ from the 1 L water-based size you also sell?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"innv-faq__a\"\u003eThey are products from different manufacturers: this one is Charbonnel's, in a 118 ml bottle, and the other is CTS's, in a 1 L container. The small bottle suits gilding on small areas and courses; the litre suits a studio's consumption.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes it contain preservatives?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"innv-faq__a\"\u003eYes: three preservatives from the isothiazolinone family (BIT, MBIT and MIT), each below 0.1 %. That is why the label carries the EUH208 statement, which warns that it may produce an allergic reaction.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAny questions?\u003c\/strong\u003e Write to us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/34614504565\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eWhatsApp\u003c\/a\u003e, visit \u003ca href=\"\/en\"\u003einnovart.art\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@innovart.art\"\u003einfo@innovart.art\u003c\/a\u003e and we will advise you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cstyle\u003e.innv-faq{margin-top:8px;}.innv-faq details{border:1px solid #e5e2dc;border-radius:8px;margin:0 0 10px;background:#fff;}.innv-faq summary{cursor:pointer;list-style:none;padding:14px 46px 14px 16px;position:relative;font-weight:700;}.innv-faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none;}.innv-faq summary::after{content:'+';position:absolute;right:16px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);font-size:1.4em;line-height:1;color:#00494f;}.innv-faq details[open] summary::after{content:'\\2013';}.innv-faq details[open] summary{border-bottom:1px solid #efece6;}.innv-faq summary:hover{background:#faf8f5;}.innv-faq__a{padding:12px 16px 16px;margin:0;}\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Charbonnel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54422469017947,"sku":"332369","price":11.19,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/8441\/2251\/files\/77131.jpg?v=1792486139","url":"https:\/\/innovart.art\/en\/products\/mixtion-al-agua-charbonnel-118-ml","provider":"Innovart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}