Dux Water-Based Size is a water-based gilding adhesive and sizing crafted for interior leaf projects that require extended tackiness. This water-based size is leaf-ready just 25 minutes after application to your desired surface. Once dried, it maintains its tackiness for 24 to 36 hours. It has a mild odor and is non-flammable, making it a safer and more dependable choice compared to potentially problematic oil-based alternatives. It is designed to be used at full strength and should not be diluted. This water-based size forms a durable surface when cured, and if there is expected contact with the gilded surface, sealing is recommended.