Supply Kit – Manuscript Gilding Workshop

Following is a list of supplies for the Manuscript Gilding Workshop.

You can choose to purchase a packaged Supply Kit here (contents listed below) and it will be ready for you when you arrive to class. Or, you can obtain the supplies on your own. If you wish to customize the contents of this supply kit, please contact us directly at info@theabbeystudio.com or call (781) 740-9000.

Set of Tape nibs (Mitchell Pen nibs and reservoirs are also okay) – if you are left-handed, please advise
Crow Quill and nib holder
2 pen holders
Several leaves of 23 karat gold leaf
Drafting vellum pad (50 sheets, 8.5″ x 11″ or similar)

Cost: $95 + $5.94 tax = $100.94

These supplies are also needed but are NOT included in the supply kit. Please get them from an art supply store:

Jar of Winsor & Newton Liquid Designers Gouache, gold
Fine detail brush (such as Winsor & Newton Series 7, size 00 or 0 or similar)
Agate burnisher
No. 2 pencil
Xacto knife (no. 11 and 10 blades or no. 11 and 22 blades)
Container for water (for cleaning brushes)
Vellum (optional) — actual prepared calfskin vellum at least 4″ x 6″ or larger
Shell gold (optional)
Miniatum ink (optional)

FYI, The Abbey Studio will also have some additional supplies on hand for student use during workshops, as needed: drafting tape, art paper, assortment of Designers Gouache paints, mixing brush, Armenian Bole, gold gouache paint, mixing dish, gesso, T-square, centering ruler, paper towels.