Genuine Gold Leaf:
 | Each gold leaf pack (box) contains 20 books. |
| Each gold leaf book has 25 leaves measuring 3-3/8" x 3-3/8". |
| Each gold leaf pack has 500 leaves. |
| Coverage: Each gold leaf pack will cover approximately 30 square feet. One booklet covers 1-1/2 square feet. |
| Thickness: 0.2 -0.4 microns. |
Types of Genuine Leaf:
| XX Deep (also known as loose or regular gold leaf): Each gold leaf is placed on the individual pieces of rouged paper which can then be removed or picked up with a gilder’s tip. The thickness of the gold leaf is average as each manufacturer has their own specifications. |
| Glass Gold: This is the highest quality gold leaf with the fewest patches and pinholes. It is packed on individual pieces of paper like the XX Deep leaf. |
| Patent Gold (also known as transfer leaf or "gilding in the wind"): Same quality as XX Deep. The leaves are attached to individual pieces of paper. The gold leaf comes off when pressed on a sized surface. Gilder’s tips are not used to remove the individual leaves. Patent leaf, ideally, should be stored in an environment of 80% humidity and wrapped in plastic. If stored in a dry or warm environment, the leaf may come off the paper. To correct this problem, store in a humid area and place under pressure in order to reattach the leaves to the paper. If stored in a very hot and humid area, the leaf may not come off the paper. To correct this problem, place the leaf in the refrigerator overnight. (This may not always work). Thickness: 0.2 - 0.4 microns. |
| Palladium Leaf: Silver in color. Very resistant to corrosives (except nitric acid). Should be used instead of silver leaf in outside gilding. |
| Silver Leaf: Made from genuine silver and will tarnish. |
| Moon Gold:Made from gold, palladium, platinum and silver. |
| Ribbon Gold (also known as rolled gold): Should be used on flat areas. Should be used with synthetic or oil size. If the rolls are subject to improper storage, see Patent Leaf for corrective measures. The German rolls are available in the following sizes: Master rolls of 67.5 feet (20.5 meters) in length, will cover approximately 22.5 square feet. Master rolls of 75 feet (23 meters) by 7-3/4" (197mm) wide, will cover approximately 48.4 square feet. |
| Shell Gold: Powder gold suspended in gum arabic in tablet form. Water soluble for touch-up. Mix with water. Apply with smooth brush. |
Genuine Gold Leaf Product List
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ITEM # |
DESCRIPTION | GRAMS/1000 |
| LEG22DN | German XX Deep 22K | 15-15.5 Grams |
| LEG23DN | German XX Deep 23K | 16-16.5 Grams |
| LEG22PN | German XX Patent 22K | 15-15.5 Grams |
| LEG23PN | German XX Patent 23K | 16-16.5 Grams |
| LEG23GN | German Glass Gold 23K | |
| LEG22MM | German 18K | 15.3 Grams |
| LEG12WN | German White Gold 12K | 16.7 Grams |
| Genuine Gold Powder 24K - 50 Micron/Gram | ||
| Genuine Silver Powder 24K - 50 Micron/Gram | ||
| LESN | German Regular Silver Leaf | 33 Grams |
GILDING SUPPLIES
| ITEM # | DESCRIPTION |
| LEK | Gilders' Knife - Double Edge |
| LEP | Gilders' Pad |
| BR3230 | Gilders' Tip: Brown Hair 4"x2" Single Thick |
| BR3232 | Gilders' Tip: Brown Hair 4"x2" Double Thick |
| LEGEL | Gold Leaf Gelatin (Stronger than Rabbit Skin Glue) |
| LEW | Gilders' Wheel (Will accept 3mm {0.12"} to 100mm {4" rolls.}) |
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