Let it cure

Once all the leaf is laid, you want to look it over.

There will be air pockets in places, you can tamp

these down with delecate care. Not to soon, or you

can tear the gold.

I use cotton, or uncut sheeps wool for this.

Now you want the frame to cure. let it set.

(the gilders liquor needs to dry) This can take

longer at times. so if you tap on the frame an hear

a dull sound, that means it's still wet.

When you hear a 'high tone' it will be dry.