Copper leaf is a metal leaf made from pure copper leaf that has been hammered into incredibly fine sheets for use in gilding.
This product is supplied as loose leaves in bundles of 500 leaves with each leaf having a dimension of 160 x 160mm. Each leaved is interleaved with each other in a bundle, with tissue paper seperators between set amounts of leaf, please check the product pages for more details. In order to remove the leaf from the book we recommend you use a gilders knife slid under the leaf if you are placing it onto a cushion to cut into smaller pieces. This leaf is too heavy to pick up with a gilders tip, although it can be handled directly if done so delicately and with clean, grease-free fingers. When picking up the leaf with fingers we advise you carefully lifting the leaf by the corners. Loose leaf is suitable for most surfaces but is usually used for more intricate and delicate work - for example, carved mouldings where transfer leaf is unsuitable.
Copper leaf will tarnish over time and requires sealing to protect it, especially if the leaf is to be used outdoors or if the gilding is to be touched or handled regularly. We supply a number of lacquers and varnish that are suited for protecting metal leaf; in particular we recommend Water-based Lacquer for metal Leaf as a product that's specifically designed for protecting metal leaf.
Imitation gold leaf is available in two grades with the Superior grade being manufactured in Italy to the highest standards
Size: 160 mm x 160 mm (one bundle will do over 12m2 of flat surface)
Each bundle contains 500 leaves
