How To Use Metal Leaf Sheets

Applying the metal leaf.

How to use metal leaf sheets.

Or try an all in one kit to get started. 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. Sure but you need to base coat the surface an appropriate color first. Blick carries gold copper and silver leaf in sheets flakes and leaves.

Gently smooth the leaf over areas of adhesive. Remove unused leaf smooth wrinkles with your fingers or a clean dry paintbrush. I prefer to use a very dark teal grey color but others may prefer dark grey or even black. Gold leaf and metal leaf.

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. Because sheets of metal leaf are very thin and tear easily consider wearing soft cotton gloves. Add shimmering lustrous effects to your artwork and décor projects with gold leaf. You can see an example of how i use it in this project.

I use scotch blue 3m painter s tape. Use flat paint so that the leaf adheres well and make sure that the surface is clean. Discard unused leaf but be careful not to damage the edges of the desired design. You may also need scissors to cut the gold leaf sheets.

For some projects you may need to use painter s tape. If desired you can spray an optional clear glaze on top. Applying gold leaf is called gilding or gold leafing. Imitation gold and silver leaf is an inexpensive alternative great for beginners and experimentation.

Application of the leaf will depend on which leaf you are using. Take the book and cut off the binding edge to facilitate easier handling use good scissors.