Hey I'm back here on the "Right Coast" getting caught-up on work. I noticed I'm running low on patten gold, do I have to get a second mortgage for my next order? How much is a pack of 23K patten gold and who has the best price? Maintain AJ
Posted by Jerry Berg (Member # 7841) on :
I just met this fellow at a meet, very good guy. He even supplied the gold for the meet. His gold is good quality and he offers a discount to people in the trade. His name is Jim Harris, here's his site.
I'm sure you'll shop around but you might give him a call for a quote, seems like he has some very fair pricing. Mention your in the business.
Posted by Dan Sawatzky (Member # 88) on :
I just bought a box of gold yesterday from a merchant here on the BB... W&B Gold Leaf (Wehrung & Billmeier Co.) wbgoldleaf@aol.com 773-472-1544
Friendly folks, good prices and prompt delivery... it arrived this morning - even across the Canadian border.
-grampa dan
Posted by FranCisco Vargas (Member # 145) on :
Contact Ron and Kristi Percell at Letterhead Sign Supply (merchants here) they would have what you need.
Posted by Joe Crumley (Member # 2307) on :
I haven't seen much difference in the prices of gold. I'm with FranCisco about ordering from Ron and Kristi at Letterhead Sign Supply. Good folks.
Posted by Len Mort (Member # 7030) on :
Here is another supplier, seem to have great prices. www.lagoldleaf.com Posted by Mark Matyjakowski (Member # 294) on :
forgive my ignorance... looking at the lagoldleaf website I noticed a tool I have never heard of... what is an agate burnisher? There seems to be many varieties, all kinda expensive for what it looks like they are, what are they?
Posted by stein Saether (Member # 430) on :
agate stone used for burnishing. wolf tooth, pig tooth and diamond are also usable
[ March 05, 2010, 08:17 AM: Message edited by: stein Saether ]
Posted by Joe Cieslowski (Member # 2429) on :
AJ,
W&B had the best price last fall on Monetti.
Jor,
Makin Chip$ and Havin Fun!
Posted by Raymond Chapman (Member # 361) on :
We've bought from Letterhead Sign Supply with satisfaction.
I'm in the same boat - just about out, but probably won't be buying a pack all at once.
Posted by Stephen Faulkner (Member # 2511) on :
W & B Gold Leaf - Wehrung & Billmeier Co. (773) 360-0122
a merchant and supporter of this site and.... a major Detroit Motor City Mavens Panel Jam sponsor.
Made in the USA
Posted by Joe Crumley (Member # 2307) on :
Mark,
No reason to feel uninformed on this topic. I can't remember seeing a post dedicated to the explanation of the “Bole” process on this forum.
Burnishing of gold is a standard for custom decorative picture frames and furniture. They are the major users of gold. But it's for interior use.
The process goes like this. A gesso is applied, followed by a fine clay known as Bole. This takes several applications and lots of sanding to get a perfectly smooth surface. The clay (Bole) which comes in several colors, is mixed with a slight amount of hide glue. A dry frame is brushed with plain water which activates the glue. Because the surface is hard, unlike oil sizes, it can be burnished to a brilliant sheen.
Posted by Rick Sacks (Member # 379) on :
AJ, we just got a pack of patent from Arnold's daughter who is managing Art Essentials of NY now. We got the cheap Chinese gold and it could be bonded a tad tighter to the carrier sheet, but works fine.
Posted by Mark Matyjakowski (Member # 294) on :
Thanks Joe, very informative
Posted by Joe Cieslowski (Member # 2429) on :
I got a pack of Chinese leaf last year.....thought I was saving a few bucks.
Problem is, it's 3"x3"......that 3/8"s makes a big difference in volume over 500 leafs.
False economey!
Joe,
Makin Chip$ and Havin Fun!
Posted by Bob Rochon (Member # 30) on :
The chinese gold is also thinner so it really doesn't cover as well as the german or italian. It's still gold and not a bad product at all, just not a "deal" as Joe already explained. You pay less but also get less.
A few suppliers want to "bad" the chinese gold, it's not bad just know what you are getting in quantity that's all.
Posted by Michael Boone (Member # 308) on :
I buy Crocodile right around 600 not the cheapest...but I like it Sepp sells it
Posted by Raymond Chapman (Member # 361) on :
Crocodile is my choice for patent leaf, too. Great stuff. The last pack I bought was $550, but I'm sure it is more now.
Posted by Dan Sawatzky (Member # 88) on :
The gold I bought this week from W&B Gold Leaf (Wehrung & Billmeier Co.) was $633.45 ... it sounds like it hasn't gone up too bad.
-grampa dan
Posted by Keith Jenicek (Member # 11121) on :
Another great source for Gold Leaf & products is: Easy Leaf Products 6001 Santa Monica Blvd. www.EasyLeaf.com
fast and reasonably priced!
Posted by Joe Crumley (Member # 2307) on :
Has anyone tried the Bole and burnishing?
Posted by Alan Johnson (Member # 2513) on :
Thanks for all the great info. I guess gold hasn't gone that crazy. I used an Australian gold for years, Extra thick and cheaper than the rest but Art Ess. has discontinued it. I have never tried Crocodile from Sepp. I'll give them all a call. Thanks for your help. Maintain AJ
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