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Gilder Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Vergolder/in

The Ausbildung to become a Gilder is a recognized 3-year craft profession. You will learn to refine and restore surfaces with gold leaf, silver leaf, and other metals, often on furniture, frames, or art objects. Precision and artistic skill are crucial in this craft.

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What you do

  • Preparing surfaces by cleaning, sanding, and priming
  • Applying gold leaf, silver leaf, and other metal overlays
  • Creating decorative elements and patterns
  • Restoring and conserving old gildings
  • Mixing and applying adhesives and varnishes
  • Utilizing various techniques such as poliment gilding and oil gilding
  • Advising clients on design and restoration

Requirements

  • Excellent manual dexterity and fine motor skills
  • Good eye for detail and aesthetic sense
  • Patience and ability to concentrate
  • Interest in art, art history, and restoration
  • Creativity and spatial imagination
  • Normal color vision (no color blindness)
  • Meticulous and precise working style

Career prospects

  1. 1Master craftsman examination (Vergoldermeister/in)
  2. 2Self-employment with your own workshop
  3. 3Specialization in restoration or modern gilding techniques
  4. 4Work in museums, restoration workshops, or art galleries
  5. 5Further education in arts and crafts or conservation

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There are no open positions in this career right now. New positions come in several times a day.

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Frequently asked questions

Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.

How much do you earn in a Gilder Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 700 to 1,100 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

What German level do I need for a Gilder Ausbildung?

Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Gilder Ausbildung?

Excellent manual dexterity and fine motor skills; Good eye for detail and aesthetic sense; Patience and ability to concentrate; Interest in art, art history, and restoration.

Where can I find open Gilder Ausbildung positions?

There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.

How to apply as a Gilder

Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.

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Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.