Gold leaf and metal leaf.
How to use metal leaf sheets.
Applying gold leaf is called gilding or gold leafing.
Use flat paint so that the leaf adheres well and make sure that the surface is clean.
Application of the leaf will depend on which leaf you are using.
I use scotch blue 3m painter s tape.
Blick carries gold copper and silver leaf in sheets flakes and leaves.
Because sheets of metal leaf are very thin and tear easily consider wearing soft cotton gloves.
Applying the metal leaf.
Imitation gold and silver leaf is an inexpensive alternative great for beginners and experimentation.
How do you apply gold leaf.
I prefer to use a very dark teal grey color but others may prefer dark grey or even black.
If desired you can spray an optional clear glaze on top.
Gently smooth the leaf over areas of adhesive.
You may also need scissors to cut the gold leaf sheets.
You can see an example of how i use it in this project.
Metal leaf sheets multi pack by barnabas blattgold 300 sheets imitation gold leaf 100 sheets imitation silver leaf 100 sheets copper leaf 100 sheets 16 x 16 cm.
For gold leaf the primer coat is traditionally a dark barn red.
Kinno gilding flakes color 2 5 imitation gold silver color 0 real copper 3 bottles metallic foil flakes for painting arts and crafts nail art.
Add shimmering lustrous effects to your artwork and décor projects with gold leaf.
Lift off the necessary number of sheets leaving the separator papers in place between the leaves and place by your project.
Sure but you need to base coat the surface an appropriate color first.
Remove unused leaf smooth wrinkles with your fingers or a clean dry paintbrush.
Or try an all in one kit to get started.