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Gilding is simple and versatile with metal leaf

Gilding is quite simple

Gilding is the process of coating an object with metal. Nowadays, this is not made of real gold but of extremely thin metal sheets made of copper. Simply apply the gilding milk, let it dry and then apply the metal (please follow the product instructions for the gilding milk). Excess material is removed with a brush - the gilding is finished!

The main products at a glance

Leaf metal and application milk for your hobby
Leaf metal "Gold colors"
4,99 €
(1 m2 = 50,92 €)
Leaf metal "Silver color"
4,99 €
(1 m2 = 50,92 €)
Leaf metal "Copper color"
4,99 €
(1 m2 = 50,92 €)
KREUL Gold leaf priming milk, 50 ml
5,49 €
(1 l = 109,80 €)
Kreul Gold leaf priming milk, pasty, 50 ml
5,59 €
(1 l = 111,80 €)
KREUL Coating varnish for leaf metal, 50 ml
5,99 €
(1 l = 119,80 €)
KREUL Brushes set of 2 "Gilding"
10,29 €
 
KREUL Zapon lacquer spray, 400 ml
15,29 €
(1 l = 38,23 €)
400 ml
KREUL Zapon lacquer spray, 150 ml
9,29 €
(1 l = 61,93 €)
150 ml
KREUL leaf metal effect spray "Gold", 400 ml
17,79 €
(1 l = 44,48 €)
VBS Leaf metal, 40 sheets, Gold coloured
8,99 €
(1 m2 = 11,47 €)
Gold coloured

Creative leaf metal ideas

Crafting with metal leaf is a very noble and beautiful crafting technique. Once you have discovered gilding for yourself, you will never let go of this crafting technique.

Gilding with high-quality metal leaf is a crafting technique with which you can decorate everyday objects. You can gild your objects with effect paint or leaf metal. 

How does the gilding work?

Before gilding, coat the entire object with gilding milk. This material, which was specially developed for this crafting technique, first dries according to the product instructions and is then covered with metal leaf. When crafting with leaf metal, the application milk is the adhesive base and fixation in one.

After drying, excess leaf metal can be removed with a brush. The perfect look can be achieved with our high-quality brushes. Professionals use a nylon brush for gilding. We make it easy for you to craft with metal leaf.

Simply visit our VBS OnlineShop. There you will find free handicraft inspirations on the subject of gilding under the ideas and instructions, which explain exactly how you can conjure up great decorations. For example, make a gift card and add a few touches by gilding it. The pretty objects decorated with gold leaf can be found in many decorations and gifts. The theme is current and timeless.

The high-quality material makes the object look very exclusive and valuable. Crafting with metal leaf is therefore ideal for creating decorations, gifts and greeting cards.

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