This gilder´s duster is one of the essential tools in oil gilding. Prior to lifting the gold leaf off the Gilder's Cushion with GILDER´S TIP BRUSH, gilders will move the brush over their hair or the palm of the hand or their cheek. This action will oil the brush lightly and create static for good hold of the metal leaf to the brush. The gold is then attached by “dusting” it to the properly prepared base with the soft squirrel or goat hair mop or duster. Our duster brush is set into chipped quills which are then attached to a wooden handle. This duster is also used by "rosemalers" and Tole painters as a fine blender.