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Gold leaf has been used for centuries to gild items, plain and ornate, to make them look like they were made of pure gold. Gold leaf is available alone or in a kit as a simulated gold, in other types of metallic leaf or almost pure gold. The leaf is so incredibly thin that, although it's made under the strictest of conditions there are always a few specks of dust to contaminate the gold, making it just slightly less than pure.

There are liquids and powders that are handy for touch up for small spots on gilded items. The liquids and powders actually contain gold. The liquid gold pens need a base substance to hold the gold in suspension, so they can't be pure gold.

Gold is measured in karats in the USA, 24k is pure gold and is considered to be 99.99% pure. It's measured by purity in Europe and 999 is the equivalent to 24k.
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Composition gold leaf

Composition Gold Leaf

With this kit you can achieve the look of real gold at an affordable price. There is enough leaf included to cover the surface of a lamp, frame, figurine, or any number of other projects. Composition Gold Leaf
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Gilders Tip (Gold Leaf Brush)

The Escoda Series 6633 Gilder Tip is a specialized flat brush designed for the application of gold and metallic leaf. Made with sturdy squirrel hair, it carries the leaf from the gilder's cushion and lays it beautifully on a prepared surface. Gilders Tip
gold leaf kit

Gold Leaf Antiquing Kit

These kits will introduce you to the art of leafing, using gold, silver, or copper. A separate kit (#841) is provided for gold leaf antiquing. Kits are furnished with the same materials used by professionals around the world.

Instructions are easy to follow. All kits are furnished with the following basic set of materials: A 2 oz (59 ml) bottle each of Adhesive Size and Satin Sealer, two brushes, a burnishing cloth, and a book of leafing material. Gold Leaf Antiquing Kit
gold leaf sizing

Gold Leaf Adhesive Size

Gold leaf adhesive size. Wait at least 2 minutes after application to apply leaf. Will remain tacky for up to 36 hours. Use for gold leaf, silver leaf or composition leaf. Gold Leaf Sizing
gold leaf techniques book

Gold Leaf Techniques Book

Describes all the tried-and-true gold leaf methods using today's materials. Features sections on gilding carved and sandblasted wood, plus glue-chipped glass, vinyl, and more.

Illustrations include full-color examples of the most exciting gold leaf work being done today. Gold Leaf Techniques Book
gold marker

Gold Marking Pen

This Pilot marker has a 0.5 mm point in shining silver or gleaming gold. It's permanent and waterproof, for use on all surfaces. Pilot Gold Marker
krylon spray paint

Krylon Spray Paint

Krylon Spray Paints are fast-drying interior/exterior enamels for use on metal, wood, masonite, plaster, paper, and more. They dry to the touch in 10 minutes or less, are dry enough to handle within one hour, clean up with mineral spirits or paint thinner, and contain no lead. All offer exceptional durability, adhesion, and smoothness. Krylon Spray Paint
montana spray paint

Montana Spray Paint

Montana is the leader in artist-grade spray paint and Montana Gold is the top of the line! This quick-drying nitro-combi silk lacquer paint is designed specifically for the aerosol artist.

Versatile dual-pressure cans each accommodate five different caps to help you achieve pencil-thin lines with slow pressure all the way up to a 13" wide spray with high pressure.Montana Gold Spray Paint
roll gold

Roll Gold

This gold leaf is made of genuine 23 karat gold. These rolls are offered in three different widths, ¼", ½", and ¾". Each roll is 67 feet long. Roll Gold
rub-n-buff

Rub 'n Buff

Use Amaco Rub 'n Buff Metallic Finishes for decorating or antiquing wood, plaster, pottery, metal, leather, or gessoed surfaces. Rub on and buff to a beautiful luster. For hard-to-reach areas, thin with turpentine and apply with brush. Colors can be blended. Rub 'n Buff
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