What makes using our Gilding Kits so simple? First, our Basecoat sticks to almost anything including previously painted surfaces, wood, metal, plastic, bricks, concrete, and our favorite: a pumpkin!
No Sanding, Stripping, or Priming required!
Some Suggested Surfaces:
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A wall below a chair rail
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Use scraps to stencil shapes on wrapping paper
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Old china into gorgeous charger plates
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Create place cards
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On any flea market find
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Furniture!!
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Change a plastic drapery rod into a golden one
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Stencil with gold leaf
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Holiday decorations and ornaments
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Pumpkins & Gourds
GILDING is the traditional technique of applying thin sheets of gold, silver or copper to a painted surface. The materials in this kit will allow you to capture the magical glow that only comes by using real metal.
THE LEAF
Country Living Artisans Collection by Caromal Colours
Country Living Artisans Collection by Caromal Colours
Country Living Artisans Collection by Caromal Colours
Country Living Artisans Collection by Caromal Colours
Country Living Artisans Collection by Caromal Colours
A gorgeous display of our favorite fall color: Pumpkin Texture Basecoat from the Country Living Artisans Collection.
One of our most treasured images from our Country Living Magazine's Photo shoot featuring our Gold, Silver, and Copper Leaf on gilded gourds and pumpkins. If you look closely, you'll see our beloved Murray who was the most loving pet we have ever known. CL Magazine Oct 2008 - Joseph De Leo
A collection of gourds and pumpkins decorated by Caromal Colours and styled by Country Living Magazine. Photo Credit: Country Living Magazine Oct 2008 - Joseph De Leo
Here, we applied silver leaf over Wisteria Texture Basecoat to create a stunning and unique planter.
Here, Carol applies the Silver Leaf to an old cabinet that was transformed into a liquor cabinet and featured in Country Living Magazine's Street Find Rescue series July 2008 - Jason Varney
Create stunning centerpieces for special occasions using our Gilding Kits! Here, we gilded objects we found around the yard, threw some gorgeous roses in, piled it on a 3 tier cupcake dish and voila!
INSPIRATION
HOW-TO
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WHAT YOU NEED
WHAT DO I NEED?
1.Imitation Leaf 2.Smooth Basecoat 3.Toner (optional) 4.Sticky Size 5.Chip Brush 6.Rag
HOW MUCH DO I NEED?
1 pack of leaf (25 sheets) = approximately 6-9 square feet, depending on application (full vs. broken, partial coverage)
