Metallic Foil Leaf

This popular product consists of an extremely thin metal transfer foil on a plastic backing 610mm (2ft) wide and 15m long. To use, apply two coats of a water based size such as Polyvine size to the item to be gilded. Allow to dry and then place the foil onto the size with the metallic side up and rub it hard with a damp cloth. The protective backing can then be peeled away leaving a realistic worn metallic finish. Cut off the selvedge prior to use to avoid any discoloured edge from showing. The benefits of using this foil over Dutch Metal are that it will not show up the small square pattern associated with using small leaves and this foil will not tarnish. Available in eleven brilliant metallic colours.