Gilding Ingredients

gilding describes a technique in which metal leaf or a powder is adhered to a surface such as wood.
>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilding

size

Size refers to the adhesive used to adhere metal leaf to the surface being gilded.

Metal Leaf

TCP Global sells ribbon leaf and simple leaf, both come with a wax backing that holds the leaf to the backing sheet and only applies it where there is adhesive. Making it easier and saving material.
>> http://www.tcpglobal.com/kustomshop/ksgold.aspx

Simple leaf by Mona-Lisa comes with wax backing that makes application MUCH less messy.

Fake gold leaf ribbon

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