Knowledge You Can Build On — Est. 1998
Gold Leaf Again
TomW In SouthJersey
>I thought the recent gold leaf thread might be too old to get noticed for a reply. I just lined the inside of a hollowform with goldleaf. If it turns out well I'll leave it without a lid. If it doesn't I can always add a collar to hide it.
What can I use to permanently set the gold leaf. Is just a few coats of clear spray paint satisfactory? Is there something better I should look for?
Tom Wright
Re: Gold Leaf Again
Sam Simpson
>Hi Y'all,
Tom, I think all of the answers you seek were provided in the previous thread.
It depend on what kind of gold leaf you used. If genuine gold, (pages 3 1/4" sqr) you will need nothing over the top of it. The gold is held firmly to the surface by whatever form of adhesive you used, and since it is a metal that does not tarnish it will require no protection. If, on the other hand, you used a gold substitute, (pages 5 1/2" sqr) you have a metal that will tarnish and as such will require a top coat. Your choice of top coat will depend on it's compatibility with the adhesive that you used to secure the gold. These substitute gold's are often sold in kits. I would suggest you inquire with you supplier to find out what top coat is recommended with you glue size. Many of them use a latex adhesive and require a waterborne top coat.
Regards Sam Simpson.
