Verre Églomisé and Gilded Glass

We offer a wide range of gold and metal leaf finishes for mirrors and decorative glass.

Gilded glass is made by applying gold or silver leaf to the reverse side of glass, creating a rich, luminous finish. The effect can be clean and reflective or more textured, depending on the design. Each piece is made by hand in our Hampshire studio.

Verre églomisé is the traditional art of applying both a design and gilding to the reverse side of glass. Our designs range from delicate botanicals to geometric patterns, with each piece made by hand to suit the commission.

Below is a selection of our leaf finishes. Samples are available for all finishes except those marked with an asterisk.

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Gilded glass involves the application of a ‘size’ to the reverse of clear glass and then laying a metal leaf (gold, silver or metal) which then creates a reflective surface. The overlapping metal leaves and the drying process give rise to beautiful variations in this mirrored surface.

Verre églomisé is a French term referring to the process of applying both a design and gilding onto the rear face of glass to produce a reflective surface. We start with clear glass and first paint our design on the reverse using pigments and polishes. Once we have built up our design, we then overlay this with a metal leaf, resulting in a decorative reflective surface.