All That Glitters Is... Leaf

Gilding is the traditional technique of applying thin sheets of gold, silver or copper to a painted surface. For centuries, artisans have cultivated a mystique surrounding the application of metal leaf and the beautiful finishes that are the result. The materials in this kit will allow you to capture the magical glow that only comes by using real metal.

What makes using this kit so simple? The first is our Basecoat that sticks to almost anything including previously painted surfaces, wood, metal, plastic, bricks, concrete…maybe even a pumpkin! Second, we are using the leaf in a way that is easy to handle and creates spectacular finishes.

The world is going to be a more glittery place!!

We can't imagine how you have lived without having gold and silver around your home for so many projects.  If you are purchasing a kit for a particular purpose...save every scrap of leaf in the box...you can use them for gilding every other little thing!

Here are some suggestions for using gilding...

A wall below a chair rail		Use scraps of gold to stencil stars on wrapping paper
Change flea market china into gorgeous charger plates		Create place cards with guests names in gold
On any flea market find		Furniture!!
Change a plastic drapery rod into a golden one		Gifts
Stencil with gold leaf		Christmas decorations and ornaments
Golden pumpkins for a halloween table		Wooden bowls and as you can see...pears!

Once you see how really simple it is...you will wonder why you didn't try it sooner!