Applying gold leaf is called gilding.
How to use copper leaf sheets.
Types of glue to use for gold leafing.
Gentle cleanser fine grit sandpaper thin cotton gloves.
Metal leaf kit we used the basic speedball mona lisa gold leaf kit that includes.
How to apply imitation gold leaf.
Great for objects and frames using imitation gold imitation silver and copper leaf.
Expose your first sheet of copper leaf and carefully lay it onto the sized surface.
Adhesive sealer 5 1 2 inch square sheets of imitation gold leaf.
Move in a gentle back and forth motion.
Gently pull the booklet away and let the rest of the sheet fall flat onto the surface.
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The movement of the brush will remove the excess pieces of leaf.
Also works for variegated leaf tamise flakes and mica powder.
Use a soft gilder s brush to make the leaf adhere to the object completely and smoothly.
It is easier than it looks but also a bit tricky until you find a technique that works for you.
Wear cotton gloves so the copper leaf doesn t stick to your fingers.
It will stick immediately.
It is important not to lay the leaf when the size is still wet click here to purchase an ox hair brush suitable for applying sizeclick here to purchase a size brush for the application of size3 apply the leafif you are using transfer leaf take a sheet out of the booklet place it face down onto the sized area and gently rub over the back of.
Press down firmly to adhere the copper leaf.