How to apply Gold Leaf

See how to use Gold Gilding Wax here:    • How to use Gold Gilding Wax  

Gilding is a decorative technique which consists of applying a very thin sheet of gold or other metal leaf to a surface. I thought that because we were starting a new series on designs of a long-lost era - Flemish, Edwardian & Victorian - it would be a great time to share how to apply gold leaf to surfaces – namely urns & vases.

Gliding can be applied to most surfaces and it's not difficult, just a bit fiddly and time consuming but the end results give any object a lush opulence. My thoughts are that because it was such a rich opulent time, then the container should reflect this time.

Things to gather:
Container or surface to be dusted or highlighted with gold, silver, or bronze leaf
Gold, silver, bronze leaf
You will need gold leaf size – this is a special almost tacky glue that has been developed specifically to aid the leaf adhering to the surface being gilded.
Bristle brushes

The secret to success is to ensure that the surface being gilded is clean!

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