There are many tools and materials that you will need and come across in the world of gilding. Some you will use across all three disciplines
and some are tailored for specific areas of gilding. The first list is a general list that will cover all areas of oil, glass and water gilding. The second list is one that uses extra tools
and materials for the work of water gilding. The final list is for restoration purposes.
This list is not exhaustive, it is very basic. There are plenty of other tools and materials that you will come across and need, but this is a good general guide for the beginner.
Wherever possible, buy good quality. If in doubt about how much you will use an item, it may be wise to buy a standard model and replace it with an expensive model when it reaches the end of it's life.
That way, if you rarely use it, you won;t need to replace it and money can be saved!