[Jewelry making - Article 00686] - Re: [Orchid] Gold leaf

[Ken Wronkiewicz]

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    To add to the gold leaf discussion.... 

    At art stores, they sell a variety of adhesives other than gesso or
    medium that can be used to guild, some which will be ready in 15
    minutes. 

    Also note that it isn't necessary to cut the leaf much -- it will
    tear so easily that you set the glue where you want gold, then apply
    large leaf pieces, and the leaf will tear off itself. 

    There's 3 stories so far about why gold sticks to a brush.  Either
    static cling, oils from your hair, or moisture are the three I've
    heard.. I think there might be some sort of proper physics
    explanation for it, but leaf *wants* to stick to your fingers BAD. 

    There is nothing like gold leaf for gilding.  It illuminates in ways
    that powders and paints don't.  Beautiful stuff. :) 

    -- Ken, who reminds everyone that going to the store for gold leaf
    supplies is going on a gilt trip. ;)


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