Stonehouses

If you are new to gilding and have no prior experience or knowledge with gilding we offer a wide range of starter kits for Gold Leaf , Silver Leaf , Imitation Gold leaf , imitation Silver leaf and Copper Leaf. Which contain all of the products that you will need in order to get started with gilding. Including Leaf...

There are a number of different tools that can be used to apply gold leaf depending on your preference. We have a range of gilders tips that can be used to apply the gold leaf, we also stock a range of brushes that can be used to apply gold leaf to a surface. Both items can be found in the...

Brush bundles of 10 Brushes this will include 5 imitation hair , 4 sable or squirrel hair and 1 mixed hair brushes. These are picked at random and may differ in size per bundle at an incredible price of just £15.00 per bundle – whilst stocks last. https://www.stonehouses.co.uk/special-offers/brush-bundles.html  

What is Gold Leaf Gold Leaf is gold that has been beaten into thin sheets by goldbeating. Gold Leaf is used for gilding and has been used to decorate a wide range of different objects such as picture frames, signs, furniture and monuments for thousands of years. Gold Leaf is a very bright material especially when exposed to sun light...

Gold Leaf can be cleaned using a very soft gilding mop or soft cloth to gently wipe the gold leaf itself. It is important that you do not rub the gold leaf as this can potentially damage it slightly.

Imitation gold leaf is normally made from a variety of different metals including Brass or Dutch and Zinc.

If gilded correctly 23ct or above Gold Leaf can last for between 20 – 30 years external unsealed. It is recommended that gold leaf that is 23ct or above is not sealed as most sealers tend to break down over a period of time and typically only last for around 3-5 years.

Genuine Gold Leaf does not tarnish, so it will not need to be sealed , however imitation gold leaf will need to be sealed as over time it will tarnish.

Yes with Genuine gold leaf you can paint over gold leaf with acrylic paint, however if you are using imitation gold leaf , then the imitation Gold Leaf must first be sealed before it can be painted over with acrylic paint or any other acrylic products.