Gold leaf art

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How To Apply Gold Leaf To Almost... Anything!
The look of gold leaf is like no other faux finish. Luxurious, BOLD and out spoken for the designers that dare to break all the rules.
How To Apply Gold Leaf To Almost... Anything!
How To Apply Gold Leaf To Almost... Anything! - Do Dodson Designs
How To Apply Gold Leaf To Almost... Anything!
Imitation metal leaf will tarnish if not properly sealed.I like to use a topcoat called Master Clear.
How To Apply Gold Leaf To Almost... Anything!
Gilding with Gold Leaf... The introduction of gold refining is generally put at around 2000 B.C. in Mesopotamia, but it is quite possible that a better estimate could be made from a study of the dates of surviving objects which are covered in (traces of) gold leaf.
How To Apply Gold Leaf To Almost... Anything!
Before applying the gold leaf, I painted the background of my design. It's a little tricky but the results will be amazing!
How To Apply Gold Leaf To Almost... Anything!
Use a soft bristle paint brush to gently smooth the gold leaf onto the tacky adhesive. This can be tricky but so worth the results!
How To Apply Gold Leaf To Almost... Anything!
How To Apply Gold Leaf To Almost... Anything!
How To Apply Gold Leaf To Almost... Anything!
Adhesives matter when applying gold leaf and should not be skimped on. Gold on black... can you imagine?
How To Apply Gold Leaf To Almost... Anything!