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I have some leftover books of 23k gold leaf, I get the names mixed up, what I have is the kind that's got a piece of paper with each sheet of gold (patent?).
My question is: can I use this type for the inside of glass, or only the other kind? (loose leaf?).
-------------------- James Donahue Donahue Sign Arts 1851 E. Union Valley Rd. Seymour TN. (865) 577-3365 brushman@nxs.net
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You can use either type on glass. The type you have is called Patent leaf, and the other type is Loose leaf.
It is the application that is different. The two types are a "matte" finish, and a "mirror" finish. To get the matte finish you use a varnish type size, letter it, let it tack`up, and gently "press" the gold onto the sized portion of your graphic. The other way you apply it to glass is called "mirror" or "water" gilding. This is acheived by creating a water size using pure gelaten and water, which is "floated" over the glass, and the loose leaf is applied to the wet glass. The gelaten dries verturally transparent, and leaves the gold in a mirror state.
That is just the basic explanation, and much research and learning is needed to master these techniques. Read all you can. A good place to start is Kent Smith's gold leaf book. Get your supplies at Letterhead Sign Supply. Ron Percell will put you on the right track, as far as, supplies are concerned, and very knowledgable as well.
Heres a pic of mirror gilding on glass, and glue chipped glass.
I hope I have helped you in your quest.
-Rich
-------------------- Richard Bustamante Signs in the Pines www.signsinthepines.com Posts: 781 | From: Nevada City, California | Registered: Nov 1998
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It is possible however, to water gild on glass with either patent or roll gold. Not only done in a pinch but also when the desired effect is appropriate. The patent tends to hold the pattern of the paper and is somewhat subject to pin holes because of that. It therefore appears to have a pebble-like tixture but not really a matte finish. It is not possible to get a brilliant gild with patent.
-------------------- Kent Smith Smith Sign Studio P.O.Box 2385, Estes Park, CO 80517-2385 kent@smithsignstudio.com Posts: 1025 | From: Estes Park, CO | Registered: Nov 1998
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