Well, it's gilding, but not as most people know it.
Tried another button of gesso today - just 3 drops of water this time, and let it soak, and then worked with a brush to dissolve it. Had a really smooth consistency, with no bubbles or lumps.
Painted it onto some samples, let it dry. Tried lots of breathing on it, then transfer gold...nuthin'.
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