Divolo Mixtion water-based adhesive helps you lay gold and imitation gold leaf on prepared surfaces for decorative indoor work. The milky white adhesive forms a transparent, tacky film that receives the metal leaf.
Choose the size
You receive one pack of 125 ml, 250 ml, 500 ml, 1 L, 5 L or 25 L, according to your choice. A small size suits local accents; larger sizes suit more extensive or repeated work. Metal leaf, brushes, grounds and protective varnish are sold separately.
Prepare the surface and apply thinly
Prepare wood, cardboard, plaster and other suitable porous surfaces with an appropriate ground and sand smooth. Apply a thin, even coat of adhesive. Use it undiluted or, if needed, thin with up to 20% water. Try a sample with your chosen surface, leaf and finish first.
When to lay the leaf
A tacky film forms after about 15 minutes. At 20 °C it stays tacky for roughly 6 hours, during which you can lay the leaf. Check the film before starting. Use these times as a guide when planning how to lay the leaf.
Finish and store
After applying imitation gold leaf, protect it with a suitable solvent-based gilding varnish to help prevent oxidation. Choose the varnish to suit the complete build-up and your sample. Close the pack tightly after use and store in a dry, ventilated place. Explore gilding, mixed media and decoration.
Use and care
Contains methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (CMIT/MIT); may produce an allergic reaction. Keep out of reach of children.
