About us
Ruth Tappin BA
Ruth became a professional restorer and gilder in 2000 following the completion of her Fine Art Degree. Along with restoring gilt mirrors, picture frames and gilded furniture, Ruth has gilded internal architectural features, large wrought iron gates, musical instruments, chandeliers, bronze sculptures, copper baths and sandstone. She enjoy the challenge of gilding something different.
Ruth is the expert gilder on the TV show The Restorers on Quest and Discovery Plus.
“In this workshop, all that glitters is gold.”
Ruth Tappin
