Approximate measures coverages of our packaged leaf

Size: sheets 95mm x 95mm – 3 ¾” x 3 ¾”

Package Description

Real silver leaf comes in leaves that are 3 ¾”  inch (95mm) square. It is package in books
of 25 leaves with tissue paper separating the leaf.

Packet with 500 genuine silver leaf contains 20 Books. Each Book contains 25 loose leaf.

Silver leaf contains only pure silver, because of this; it tarnishes easily and will need coat sealer when the leafing is complete.

Gilding Effects

Gilding Silver Wall and silver leaf celling with genuine silver lea is as fashionable today as it has ever been and it always adds a touch of glamour and style to a room. Mix gilding with contemporary furniture and objects d’ art to produce a stunning new look.

Loose Leaf vs Transfer Leaf

Loose leaf comes in sheets between rouged papers. The pack or book of loose leaf needs to
be carefully handled so that leaves do not slide out. In the case of transfer leaf, a rectangle of tissue larger than the leaf is placed in each opening of the book and the book is then compressed so that the gold adheres to the tissue.

Transfer leaf is the leaf most commonly used by amateur gilders. It was always considered a safer option by craftspeople working out of doors, as there was less chance of the precious metal disappearing in a gust of wind. Transfer leaf is the only leaf suitable for oil gilding but is not available in such a wide range of weights and colours as loose leaf.

Although loose leaf requires a larger initial outlay for equipment, it can be used on surfaces where it is difficult to apply transfer leaf. If you are only planning to gild one or two small items, transfer leaf may well be the cheaper option, but if you decide to start gilding on a regular basis, it is a good idea to master the skills of cutting and handling loose leaf.