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Silver Leafing Techniques	Gold Leafing Techniques
Silver Leafing & Aluminum Leafing Silver leafing can add charm and personality to even the most ordinary objects.	Gold Leafing Composition & Imitation Gold Leafing Gold Leafing might be just the right accent you're looking for! These straight forward step-by-step methods helps get the job done right.
Gilded Ceilings & large surface areas Gilded Ceiling Tutorials Gilding Ceilings and large area surfaces like walls has never been easier. Learn how now! Purchase Ribbon Leaf for large area surfaces!	Exterior Gilding Architectural Details, wrought Iron and more! Exterior Gold Leafing Techniques Practical information for completing your exterior gilding project with expertise, and durability.

	Complete Basic Gilding Kits BUY NOW! Includes all the tools and materials to apply imitation gold leaf, aluminum or copper leaf. Set contains one 4 oz. bottle of Gilding Size, natural hair brush, cotton and mixing sticks, wet/dry paper and book of leaf. Water-based. Each book contains 25 leaves. Each leaf is 5.5" x 5.5" square. Approx coverage is 5.25 sq. ft.

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Know your materials - understand your methods.... Applying the right base color is an essential step for creating proper tone and luster for any gilding project. Should it be black, yellow, blue, red or even green? All these colors might work, but which one is right for you? Appling gold, silver or copper leaf can be fun, just keep that fan off and the windows closed... Gently applying Silver leaf. Hold firmly and carefully attach leaf to surface. Complete the process with the perfect antique glaze. Create the soft glow of slightly tarnished silver, or a rustic antique appearance straight from the hills of Tuscany. Visit for a wide range of gilding products at specially reduced rates! Individual Books of Metal Leaf Sample Pack! 1 book Imitation Gold Leaf 1 book Aluminum Leaf 1 book Copper Leaf $ 17.50 Special request? Ask Us. More Metal Composition Leaf Individual books   Made from various metallic alloys that simulate gold or silver. Items covered with imitation leaf will tarnish unless they are varnished or sealed. Sheets of imitation leaf are approximately 5.5 in. x 5.5 in. 25 sheets per book, 20 books to a pack. Copper leaf is genuine copper.   Imitation Dutch Gold - $ 6.25 Aluminum - $ 6.25 Copper - $ 7.25 Gilding Kits - Imitation Gold, Aluminum and Copper - $ 22.00   Aluminum Leaf Dutch Gold or composition leaf Aluminum Leaf imitates the illusion of genuine Silver, at a fraction of the cost. Each individual sheet is bigger and easier to handle then its genuine counter part. Purchase Aluminum Leaf Purchase Genuine Silver Leaf The same applies for 'Dutch Gold', or 'Composition Leaf'. But due to the large brass content, this imitation gold must have a sealer applied to prevent tarnishing, unlike genuine gold leaf. Purchase Composition Leaf Purchase Genuine Gold Leaf Antiquing glaze creates the soft glow of slightly tarnished silver. Learn now!   Metallic & Mica Powders 1 oz. jar super brass mica Perfect for artists and craftsmen alike, these powders have many uses and mix with clear vehicles ranging from acrylic mediums to shellac. You control the pigment content--use very little for a translucent veil of metallic or use more for a solid metal look. BUY NOW   Interior Style design features Have a question? Ask artSparx   More decorative paint and glazing techniques