gilding Belgium

... "scriptoria," that the art of bookbinding flourished. For centuries, bookbinders have been reproducing the same techniques. At La Lumière, slowly, meticulously, passionately, 10 bookbinders continue to practice sewing with a needle and gilding with a finisher. They also offer cold glued binding, where the sheets are glued by hand and reinforced on the back with cloth. The materials used include leather, synthetic leather, faux leather, and canvas.

...An impressive traditional Cambodian mask from the last century: often these masks intrigue, are frightening, or benevolent depending on ... they are still displayed during folk parades and originate from traditional classical Cambodian theater ... this mask is made of wood, silver plating, and gilding, as well as lapis lazuli, turquoise, coral, and shells ...

We manufacture according to models, plans, or sketches provided by the client. Our knowledge and expertise allow us to create almost anything you desire in roof cladding as well as any other creation. We work with sheet metals, including copper, brass, and zinc. We also forge copper; its advantage is its durability (no rust), which is far superior to iron, and it does not require galvanization or painting, meaning less maintenance! We can also handle gilding (covering your piece with a sheet of gold).

...The Mertens Goldsmith Workshops create wonders with your valuable items. Whether it's manufacturing, restoration, or minor repairs, the Mertens workshops cater to individuals, antique dealers, and jewelers... professionals and enthusiasts of art objects. With care and attention to detail, we perform gilding and silvering on art objects, religious items, or precious pieces, as well as: nickel plating, copper plating, electroplating, polishing, varnishing, bronze patination, tinning, chiseling, dent removal, silver or tin soldering (on all objects), etc.

The company was founded in 1986 as a wholesale and retail business specializing in bookbinding and gilding. Over the years, it has gained experience and expertise in stationery and various printing methods. Naturally and gradually, it also turned to framing and selling original engravings. Little by little, contemporary artists from Belgium and abroad, such as Pierre Alechinsky, Jo Delahaut, Jean-Michel Folon, Raoul Ubac, and Bram Van Velde, have contributed to expanding this collection of graphic works, which continues to evolve both artistically and in terms of printing techniques.

Ferro or non-ferrous treatment? Welcome to Belcroom for polishing, nickel plating, chrome plating, gold plating, bronzing, copper plating, 'canon de fusil', silver plating, tinning, bronzing, copper plating or 'canon de fusil'. At Belcroom, you entrust your project to skilled professionals. We cater to a wide range of sectors: automotive industry, lighting, retail design, trade show stands, displa...

Distributor of floor wax, gold leaf and silver leaf, putty products, hot glues, chemical products, and other items for restoring all antique objects and buildings, industrial finishing, stains and varnishes both water-based and solvent-based, office leather.

Company specialized in building decoration. Our staff is trained and skilled in all traditional and contemporary techniques: antique patinas, lacquering, wallpaper installation, moldings, gilding… Wall and floor coverings. We supply and install all types of wall coverings (textiles, vinyls, wallpapers) as well as floor coverings (linoleum, homogeneous PVC, broadloom or tile carpets, laminate flooring...). We have specialists for each installation technique.

Plastical is your manufacturer of binders, folders, sleeves, briefcases, mouse pads, desk mats, signs, displays, luxury boxes, packaging,... and many other products! These products are available in a wide variety of materials, colors, thicknesses, and finishes. They can also be customized through various processes: offset printing, screen printing, embossing, gilding, hot stamping.

Renders Impressions was established over 35 years ago in Tournai. To expand, the printing company moved to Kain, into the buildings of an old farm. Over time, the printing house has always aimed to equip itself with the latest technologies to stay at the forefront. Today, it has a high-performance tool that allows it to offer its clients quality work at a competitive price within reduced deadlines. In addition to graphic design and printing, Renders Impressions has also specialized in the finishing of its products: paper enhancement, binding, varnishing, and gilding are part of its expertise.