Midas Quick Dry gilding size is a clear Oil Base gilder’s adhesive for fast leaf work will achieve tack in approximately 1½ hours and the tack will remain for approximately the same period of time. Total hard dry occurs in about 36 hours. It should be noted that tack and dry times are subjective to the gilder’s technique, it affords excellent durability, flexibility and open time for interior and exterior gilding applications and thickness of the film and are approximate depending on the ambient temperature and humidity when applied.