Divolo imitation metal leaf 14 × 14 cm, 25 sheets

Thin metal leaves for shiny accents on a frame, ornament or decorative panel. You receive one booklet of 25 sheets measuring 14 × 14 cm in your chosen colour: Gold, Silver or Copper. Interleaving paper separates the sheets. This is decorative imitation metal leaf, rather than precious-metal gold or silver leaf.

Choose the metallic look

Choose Gold for a warm gold colour, Silver for a cool silver colour or Copper for a warm copper colour. These are three separate options, not a mixed pack. Suitable for gilding prepared surfaces such as wood, ceramics, stone and glass with an appropriate gilding adhesive. Adhesive, any ground coat, brush and protective finish are needed separately.

Apply the metal leaf

Start with a clean, smoothly prepared surface. Apply a thin layer of gilding adhesive and wait until it is ready to receive leaf according to its instructions. Take one sheet at a time from the booklet, lay it on the tacky layer and press gently with a soft, dry brush. Use small overlaps on larger areas; keep loose scraps for small gaps. Test the complete build-up on a sample first.

Finish and plan the quantity

Apply a suitable protective varnish only once the leaf has adhered and the underlying adhesive is fully dry. Test its effect on colour and sheen first and follow the varnish instructions. The combined area of 25 whole sheets is 0.49 m². Actual coverage is lower because of overlaps, trimming and waste; allow extra for relief and edges.

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