Applying gold leaf is called gilding.
How to use copper leaf sheets.
Use a soft gilder s brush to make the leaf adhere to the object completely and smoothly.
Gently pull the booklet away and let the rest of the sheet fall flat onto the surface.
This step by step tutorial goes through the basics on applying metal leaf using water based size.
The object should look as if it s made of gold rather than covered in gold leaf.
Move in a gentle back and forth motion.
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Adhesive sealer 5 1 2 inch square sheets of imitation gold leaf.
How to apply imitation gold leaf.
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.
Wear cotton gloves so the copper leaf doesn t stick to your fingers.
Press down firmly to adhere the copper leaf.
Metal leaf kit we used the basic speedball mona lisa gold leaf kit that includes.
It will stick immediately.
The movement of the brush will remove the excess pieces of leaf.
Gentle cleanser fine grit sandpaper thin cotton gloves.
Also works for variegated leaf tamise flakes and mica powder.
Types of glue to use for gold leafing.
Expose your first sheet of copper leaf and carefully lay it onto the sized surface.