Water gilding metal leaf

[grahamg]

Now, I always thought it wasn't possible to water gild with metal leaf, but apparently Larsen-Juhl Senelar mouldings are done that way. Has anyone had experience of doing this? Also, if anyone could recommend a particularly good supplier of metal leaf, that would be great. As much as I love real gold leaf, I just can't afford it for the big frames I make for myself.

[allyblue1]

for imitation leaf try www.goldleafsupplies.co.uk and www.stonehouses.co.uk

[grahamg]

Thanks Ally,

Well, I've done a small test piece, and it seems to work well (and even burnishes to a nice shine). So why do all the books say it's not possible?

[JFeig]

Metal leaf can be done as gold leaf. The difference is that the "gilders liquor" has to be stronger, having a little more RSG in the water.