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Complete
Gilding Kits



Includes all the tools and materials to apply imitation gold leaf, aluminum or copper leaf. Set contains one 4 oz. bottle of Gilding Size, natural hair brush, cotton and mixing sticks, wet/dry paper and book of leaf. Water-based.
Each
book contains 25 leaves. Each leaf is
5.5" x 5.5" square. Approx coverage is 5.25 sq. ft.

$ 24.95

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23kt Edible Gold Leaf
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Copper Leaf
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23kt Edible Gold
& Silver Leaf


Add to cakes, cookies, champagne and much more!

Because everyday is a celebration; birthdays, weddings, graduation or just a happy day, the GildedPlanet brings the art of gilding to all celebrations and festivities! Delivered in
a decorative gift box, each kit includes .35 grams of Edible Gold flakes or Edible Gold dust with "Romantic Recipes," a recipe card of cocktails and dessert ideas using Edible Gold leaf.

$ 39.99
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Gilding Tutorials

7 Essential Steps for Perfect Gilding
Gold Leaf Techniques
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Get full packs!
That's 20 books per pack - or 500 leaves.


Also available in Rolls.
Get your project done professionally and quickly.

Gold Leaf Basics


Leaf Size Details
Leaf Coverage
Alloys and Karats
Types of Leaf

 

 

Genuine Leaf
  Genuine Gold Leaf
  Silver Leaf
  Palladium Leaf
Metal Leaf
  Composition Gold Leaf
  Aluminum Leaf
  Copper Leaf
  Variegated Leaf
Sizes and Adhesives
  Size and Adhesives
 

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Brush Special

3/4 inch Soft Goat Hair Brush - Professional gilder's brush

Item: AX_367/3/4

$ 15.00


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Special techniques, tips and products!
 

Paint Effects for a Timeless Home

 Achieving Classic, Rustic & Romantic Styles With Paint Effects

Written by Tobias Freccia, the founder of artSparx.com!

Special - Limited Edition. Each book signed by the author.

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Antiquing Kits

Modern Options Patina Green Antiquing Sets  patina green complete (large) kit

Modern Options Patina Green Antiquing Sets complete kit

Create an authentic green verdigris finish in just minutes. Starter set includes one 2 oz. bottle each of patina green and copper Topper. Quick and easy to use, oxidation occurs naturally. Use indoors or out, waterbased for easy cleanup. Set covers up to 5 sqft. Use the larger set to create an authentic patina finish on nearly any paintable surface--set will cover up to 10 sqft. and includes one 4 oz. bottle each of Primo Primer and Clear Sealer, copper topper, and patina green, two bristle brushes, two foam brushes, emery cloth, latex gloves, utility cups, and instruction booklet.


 

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Gold Leafing

Gold Leafing might be just the right accent you're looking for! These straight forward step-by-step methods helps get the job done right.

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Italian Style

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Ruins of Pompeii IV
10x10 Fine-Art Print
by Unknown
Buy this Fine-Art Print

 

Special Price

$ 900.00 per 10,000 leaf box!

$ 525.00 per 5,000 leaf box

SchlagMetal

Riunite brand schlagmetal

 

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Introduction to Water Gilding
By: Marty Horowitz and Lou Tilmount

This book discusses the techniques of water gilding for picture frames. It covers a wide range of techniques from the very beginning steps of applying gesso and rabbit skin glue to the final steps of a patina. This book is full of visual description: every page has at least one photograph. Additionally, for era-sensitive pieces, it has a chapter covering Distressing & Antiquing and Contemporary Frames. 37 pages.
 

Item # 3865

$ 29.95

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Traditional Water Gilding Kits

 
 

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Or select from the individual products below

Genuine
Gold
Genuine Silver Palladium
Leaf
Imitation
Gold
Aluminum
Leaf
Copper
Leaf
Adhesive
Sizing
Gilding
Brushes
Rolls of
Leaf
Gilding
Supply
Edible
Gold & Silver
Specials

Genuine Gold Gilding Kits - Silver Leaf Gilding Kits - Imitation Gold Leafing Kits - Aluminum Leafing Kits - Copper Leafing Kits - Mica Powder Kits -
Traditional Water Gilding Kits

Exclusive Discounts!
Buy Packs of metal leaf- Imitation Gold, Aluminum Leaf
and Copper Leaf -
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Individual Books of Imitation Gold Leaf, Copper Leaf and Aluminum Leaf

 

Sepp Metal Composition Leaf  books gold pack of 20

Metal Leaf Sample Pack!

1 book Imitation Gold Leaf
1 book Aluminum Leaf
1 book Copper Leaf

$ 17.50

Item #  AX_metal_sampPK


Patent Leaf Sample Pack

1 book Patent Imitation Gold Leaf
1 book Patent Aluminum Leaf
1 book Patent Copper Leaf

$ 38.00

Item #  AX_metal_sampPA

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Metal Composition Leaf
Individual books

Made from various metallic alloys that simulate gold or silver. Items covered with imitation leaf will tarnish unless they are varnished or sealed. Sheets of imitation leaf are approximately 5.5 in. x 5.5 in. 25 sheets per book, 20 books to a pack. Copper leaf is genuine copper.

Imitation Dutch Gold Leaf - $ 6.50
Item: AX_Imgold_bk
Aluminum Leaf - $ 6.50
Item: AX_Imsilver_bk
Copper Leaf - $ 7.25
Item: AX_Copper_bk
Gilding Kits - Imitation Gold Leaf,
Aluminum Leaf or Copper - $ 24.95

Step-by-Step Tutorials

How to Gold Leaf How to Imitation Gold Leaf
How to Silver Leaf How to Apply Dutch Gold
How to Gild on Glass How to Apply Composition Leaf
    How to Aluminum Leaf
Advanced Gilding Tutorials How to Copper Leaf
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How to apply leaf to Ceiling and walls
Exterior Gold Leafing Techniques
Gilding over Metal Surfaces - Bronze, brass, steel, iron, aluminum
 
Gilding Size 4oz. container
Water-based

This Gilding Size (adhesive) is designed for all interior leafing projects and is ideally suited for application on paper, cardboard, plastic and wood. Gilding Size comes to tack in 25 minutes and stays open for 36 hours. Do not dilute Aqua Size as it is meant to be used full strength. Aqua size will cure to a hard surface. Water based.
More Adhesive Sizing

4 oz AquaSize
Water Based adhesive Size

item # AX_GS/4oz

$ 7.00

8 oz AquaSize
Water Based adhesive Size

item# AX_AQUA/8oz

$ 12.00

Gilding Size 4oz. container
Oil-based 3 hour Quick Set

This oil-based Gilding Size (adhesive) is designed for all interior leafing projects and is ideally suited for furniture, picture frames and objects made from plastic and wood. Gilding Size comes to tack in 2 hours and stays open for up to 4 hours.
More Adhesive Sizing

GROUND SHIPMENT ONLY

item # AX_LA/4oz

$ 7.00

Acrylic Clear Coat Sealer

This Acrylic Topcoat Sealer is a non-reactive, premium water clear sealer for genuine and metal leaf. Made from acrylic copolymers, Acrylic Topcoat provides protection from abrasion, water and ultra violet light.

GROUND SHIPMENT ONLY

item # AX_ACC/4oz

$ 7.00

 

New Crafts Special
Tamise - Small Flakes of Metal Leaf

 

Tamisé metal leaf flakes

Tamisé flakes provide glittering rainbow colors for the artist’s palette in 10 new color combinations. This kaleidoscope of colors comes in clear boxes 4 ½" x 3" x 2" - as well as simple instructions for use on the reverse, and their own display color chart.
 

S2725/5G Tamise - Imitation Gold $ 11.00
S2735/5G Tamise - Copper $ 11.00
S2740/5G Tamise - Aluminum $ 11.00
S2755/5G Tamise - Variegated Red $ 15.00
S2760/5G Tamise - Mixed Gold $ 11.00
S2761/5G Tamise - Mixed Copper $ 11.00
S2762/5G Tamise - Sunshine $ 11.00
S2763/5G Tamise - Variegated Spring $ 15.00
S2764/5G Tamise - Mixed Red $ 15.00
S2765/5G Tamise - Mixed Spring $ 15.00
S2700/SET Set of Ten Shades $ 97.50


Packs of Leaf - 20 books per pack (500 leaves)

Imitation Gold Leaf Pack
a.k.a. Dutch Gold, Composition Leaf

Our most popular Imitation Gold Leaf!

Color 2.5 - Pack of 20 imitation gold books - 500 leaves. Each leaf is 5.5" x 5.5" square. Approx. coverage is 100 sqft.

 

item # AX_N2125
$ 93.50


 


 

Aluminum Leaf Pack
Imitation Silver Leaf

Pack of 20 aluminum leaf books - 500 leaves. Each leaf is 5.5" x 5.5". Approx. coverage is 100 sqft.

item # AX_N2140

$ 93.50