Manetti : 23ct Gold Leaf Loose : 80 x 80mm : 11g

New Manetti 23ct Gold Leaf Loose 11g booklets – the thinnest gold leaf Manetti has made to date, without any compromise on quality.

As this is a lighter leaf, it calls for a gentler touch when handling and laying it down, and is well suited to fine, detailed gilding work.

This booklet contains 25 gold leaves measuring 80x80mm.

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Loose leaf is often used for decoration of inlaid surfaces, it is also sometimes used in the decoration of smooth surfaces where the gilder prefers its use over transfer leaf. In order to gild surfaces of all shapes and sizes, it may also be necessary to cut the leaf into smaller pieces with the use of a gilders knife and cushion.

One book of gold will cover an area of 0.16m² without waste or overlap. (The amount of waste can be determined by the gilder’s own level of expertise and will depend on the complexity of the surface being gilded.) The higher the gold content of a leaf the more durable it will be. For outdoor work it is advisable to only gild using leaf that 23ct or higher to avoid tarnishing.

Please note: Manetti gold/silver leaf may be delivered in Handover card to protect the sheets during transit.