Artway Gold Leaf Kit (Optional Shellac Varnish)

Our Gold Leaf kit serves as a great introduction to gilding, containing the essential supplies for gold leaf application. The Artway Gold Leaf kit has a versatile array of materials and tools which can be used to gild furniture, picture frames and artwork etc.For beginner gilders and experienced alike. Gilding is an incredibly satisfying craft and far easier than you may think to get started.How to apply gold leaf:Place the leaf over a pre-sized adhesive area (the adhesive must be lightly tacky – not wet) and make contact. Only apply adhesive where you wish to apply the leaf. For intricate and detailed areas use the small round Artway brush supplied.Remove carefully leaving the gold leaf bonded to the adhesiveContinue until all the gold leaf has been removed from the wax paperRepeat until you have the coverage you requireUse the hardboard squares as a ground, on to which designs can be applied for gildingContents*:25 Leaves of Imitation Gold Leaf (interleaved with Waxed Paper Sheets)120ml Size Adhesive for Metal Leaf1.5 Flat Paint BrushSize 3 Round Paint BrushHardboard Sheets – 3 Boards – 2mm Thick – 240mm x 240mmHoused in: A4 S-tuff Storage BagCAN BE ADDED: Shellac Varnish 120ml*Please Note : We reserve the right to substitute items on a like for like basis subject to availability. (And in most of these cases – which are quite rare – when we run low with certain items, you normally get an upgrade for free!)